Building a stove

We had the opportunity to assemble a well designed stove for the family.  It burns far less wood and has a chimney which gets the smoke out of the structure.  (The alternative is an open fire.)

Once we finished the building, the ladies were eager to start a fire.  :)

Our way around town

This was our transporation while we were in La Fragua.  Rafoldo, our driver, owns a few vans, but this one is small enough to get down the narrow streets in the neighborhoods.  It still will hold 15 adults.  (Not comfortably) 

La Tienda

There are these tiendas all over the place.  It is amazing all the different products you can buy in this small space.  Coke? Seven Quetzales (about a dollar)

Bathrooms at the church

The people in La Fragua made these beautiful bathrooms for their church.  They did a great job, but check out the water quality.  :P

Water supply?

This irrigation canal runs just above the neighborhood where we built the house.  It is the water the people use and drink.  Anyone thirsty?  :P

Interesting tools

I am always impressed with people's ability to make what they need with what they have.  Here is a great example.

The busy streets of Zacapa