This morning finds me typing madly at this “journal” of the past two plus weeks, to post, dazzle and amuse as I continue to share this experience that is Szarvas. Sundays are beautiful here, with pealing church bells, bird song and neighborhood sounds playing steadily through the morning hours. The next team arrives mid afternoon, this one a group of ten from the US, three of whom are returning from last year.,, and the process begins yet again. Their time here will be focused on building out interior walls, and perhaps sheathing exterior walls (they do this with screws versus nails, after the walls are up, as they are already incredibly heavy given the timber we work with). We’re looking forward to meeting them, as always
As I work on this in the office, two storks have landed on a nearby rooftop. They “talk” by clapping their beaks in a staccato sound that sounds like an overgrown and very loud woodpecker. A first sighting for me, interesting and gangly specimens with the coloring of seagulls and the awkward look of herons. No camera
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More uncooking, laundry, and out again on the bike this morning. I had to laugh at Levi’s call around 0930 asking if I was working... he had forgotten to let me know that there would be minimal work on Saturday, and that I was free to play. Our next full day will be Monday with the new team.
I enjoyed an impromptu lunch out with just Gabi and daughter Petra, also a rare event, and most welcome when possible. Often we all go our own way on days off, as chances to do so are few and far between, particularly while the succession of GV teams is in process. That said, I thoroughly enjoy Gabi, Levi and their families, and enjoy being with them in non-Habitat settings as opportunities present themselves.
The remainder of the day was at home… overcast with occasional rain and cool, and a welcome change of pace in weather and activity. Much as I have enjoyed the sunshine here, I find I miss the cool overcast days of the Pacific Northwest, along with water and mountain views. I was wishful thinking about a rainy inside day curled up with a good book, brain off… and loved it, sans the book (nothing available here in English, of course, and it wil be some time before I can assimilate ngarian in written from beyond knowing how to pronounce the words!). Watched a movie instead, napped a bit, and enjoyed the moment
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The Canadian GV team left at 0800 this morning, with personal goodbyes to/from Levi and Gabi…
For myself, looking forward to two plus days “off” before the next team arrives Sunday afternoon, to catch up with things personal and domestic, and enjoy the outdoors from a “shadier” perspective… nominal shade on the worksite, and only at certain times of day!
Started off by sleeping in (a rarity!), reading a novel gifted by one of the departing team members, and “uncooking” before hopping outside to run errands and do some biking. Very quiet, very relaxing.
Found out via e-mail that dear friends in the states are expecting their second child; exciting news, and at the same time so strange to realize the full pregnancy and birth will all happen before I get back to see them (anticipated due date is sometime in January)!
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