Digging the foundation

Build Day #4

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August 10th 2017
Today was our last full day at the build site. We started a new job digging the foundation for a home in San Juan of la Maguana. Our job consisted of digging 3' holes and shoveling out the dirt. It typically takes the locals here about three days to complete this portion of building a home. We had great weather with lots of sunshine, which made our work even more grueling. Lots of sun screen, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Dominican Republic

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Explored and claimed by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the islan... ... read more