Earthship construction: Day 6
When I arrived this morning, the oxen were already busy hauling dirt from the building site for the next Earthship which has been completely excavated.
Although Saturday is usually a day off, the thirteen local workers accepted the offer to put in a half day’s worth of work. The mixer was going within a half hour and walls were being prepared for plastering. Frederico took a small group and worked on the birdcage dome for the big hut.
The Earthship Crew took the day off except for a few diehard members who demonstrated their passion for the project and the pride they take in their work, by showing up for a few hours of help. The local crew is learning quickly despite the subtleties and complexities of the Earthship building.
Just after noon we loaded back into the truck and took off to the beach to eat ceviche (fish “cooked” in lime juice). Some of the crew opted to go on a canopy tour just minutes outside of town while others chose to order another few rounds and enjoy the cool off shore breeze.
Authored by Dave Kniffin
