Habitat for Humanity inHabitat for Humanity in

San Francisco de Macoris, San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican RepublicDominican Republic

Columbus Global Village TeamColumbus Global Village TeamJuly 2007July 2007

© Columbus Global Village Team, 2007 Compiled by David L. Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire© Columbus Global Village Team, 2007 Compiled by David L. Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire

Hispaniola Island, North Caribbean SeaHispaniola Island, North Caribbean Sea

The Area Has An Agricultural Economy – Especially CacaoThe Area Has An Agricultural Economy – Especially Cacao

Dangerous, Working-Class CityDangerous, Working-Class City

Many Need Better HousingMany Need Better Housing

Some Houses Barely Distinguish In From OutSome Houses Barely Distinguish In From Out

Cars Don’t Fare So Well Either!Cars Don’t Fare So Well Either!

Friendly People Welcomed Our TeamFriendly People Welcomed Our Team

Centro Pablo VI – Our Home For Two WeeksCentro Pablo VI – Our Home For Two Weeks

Sister Milagros & Sister LucianaSister Milagros & Sister Luciana

Wonderfully Attentive StaffWonderfully Attentive Staff

Good Food & Clean Clothes Comforted Our TeamGood Food & Clean Clothes Comforted Our Team

Food, Fellowship, RestFood, Fellowship, Rest

Cristabel Sosa Cristabel Sosa – – CCoordinadora Excelenteoordinadora Excelente!!

Matt Harms Matt Harms – – Volunteer Extraordinaire!Volunteer Extraordinaire!

Manelo & Anabel Directed ConstructionManelo & Anabel Directed Construction

Brave, Persistent, Inspiring Volunteer CommitteeBrave, Persistent, Inspiring Volunteer Committee

Candelario PeCandelario Peññaa

Sylvia BritoSylvia Brito

Farid & YolandaFarid & Yolanda

Building!Building!

Very Ambitious First Habitat Project Very Ambitious First Habitat Project 40 Single, Duplex, & Four-Family Units40 Single, Duplex, & Four-Family Units

Prayer, Safety Talk & Warm-ups Begin Each DayPrayer, Safety Talk & Warm-ups Begin Each Day

Followed By The… Endless Block BrigadeFollowed By The… Endless Block Brigade

Victory!Victory!Moved Bricks For An Entire Quad HouseMoved Bricks For An Entire Quad House – – One Block At A TimeOne Block At A Time

Quad Foundation Was A Weeklong ProjectQuad Foundation Was A Weeklong Project

Proud Excavators!Proud Excavators!

Painting Roof With SealantPainting Roof With Sealant

Fabricating RebarFabricating Rebar

Recycling LumberRecycling Lumber

Concrete Roofs Require Rebar & Lots of MixingConcrete Roofs Require Rebar & Lots of Mixing

And A Day Of Lifting ConcreteAnd A Day Of Lifting Concrete

Truckload of Caliche Supports Concrete FloorTruckload of Caliche Supports Concrete Floor

Smoothing Interior WallsSmoothing Interior Walls

Completed Units Stay Cool All DayCompleted Units Stay Cool All DayAnd Provide A Comfortable Place For A Restful Lunch!And Provide A Comfortable Place For A Restful Lunch!

Inspiring VistasInspiring Vistas

Bedroom View For A Future Habitat FamilyBedroom View For A Future Habitat Family

Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers

Juan & GeuryJuan & Geury

Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers

Tony, Pascual, Rolando & EdwardTony, Pascual, Rolando & Edward

Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers

Nicholas & VladimirNicholas & Vladimir

Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers

Christian & NaoChristian & Nao

Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers

Sorry… We Missed A Couple Of Names…Sorry… We Missed A Couple Of Names…

Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers

Leonardo Leonardo & Two Little & Two Little (And Rather Unsafe)(And Rather Unsafe) Helpers Helpers

Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers

Celebrating TogetherCelebrating Together

Skilled Workers, Patient TeachersSkilled Workers, Patient Teachers

Mugging For The CameraMugging For The Camera

Team Bonded As Unexpected Challenges AroseTeam Bonded As Unexpected Challenges Arose

People & Luggage Dribbled InPeople & Luggage Dribbled In

Nationwide General Strike Sidelined Us One DayNationwide General Strike Sidelined Us One Day

Wildfire Threatened To Chase Us AwayWildfire Threatened To Chase Us Away

Trailer Axle Fell Prey To A PotholeTrailer Axle Fell Prey To A Pothole

Newly Approved Partner FamiliesNewly Approved Partner Families

One Persistent Family Waited A Year To BuildOne Persistent Family Waited A Year To Build

Daniel Worked With Us Every DayDaniel Worked With Us Every Day

Churches Welcomed Us WarmlyChurches Welcomed Us Warmly

Catholic Church And CathedralCatholic Church And Cathedral

Evangelical & Baptist ChurchesEvangelical & Baptist Churches

USA & DR Share Common National PastimeUSA & DR Share Common National PastimeGame Brought Together Our Team, The Masons, And Many New Friends Game Brought Together Our Team, The Masons, And Many New Friends

Girl PowerGirl Power

Swing Away!Swing Away!

Gringos & Locals Equally Divided On Both Teams Gringos & Locals Equally Divided On Both Teams

PePeñña Taught Us Some Dominican Dancesa Taught Us Some Dominican Dances

Exploring Mountains, Farms, English ClassesExploring Mountains, Farms, English Classes

Our Dominican Team (including Matt)Our Dominican Team (including Matt)

Ahhh…The Beach At Las TerrenasAhhh…The Beach At Las Terrenas

Visit To National Park And An Island Visit To National Park And An Island

Protected Mangrove Forest & Bird SanctuaryProtected Mangrove Forest & Bird Sanctuary

One Last Team DinnerOne Last Team Dinner

Optional Extended TourOptional Extended Tour

Cabarete BeachCabarete Beach

Optional Extended TourOptional Extended Tour

Daily Wind & Kite Surfing ShowDaily Wind & Kite Surfing Show

Optional Extended TourOptional Extended Tour

Step Out Of The Breeze Into A Peaceful HotelStep Out Of The Breeze Into A Peaceful Hotel

Optional Extended TourOptional Extended Tour

27 Waterfalls & Windsurfing27 Waterfalls & Windsurfing

DaveDave

Broken Leg???Broken Leg???

GeralynGeralyn

KevinKevin

LauraLaura

LaurenLauren

LauriLauri

MargeMarge

MarissaMarissa

RandyRandy

ShawnShawn

StephanieStephanie

SusiSusi

ThelmaThelma

VivienVivien

Singing TogetherSinging Together

New FriendshipsNew Friendships

New FriendshipsNew Friendships

New FriendshipsNew Friendships

RoomiesRoomies

RoomiesRoomies Marge & Kevin Were Good Sports In Airline Delay Marge & Kevin Were Good Sports In Airline Delay

Dave Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire

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