We have now been working in the gardens at the nun’s orphanage for two days and the temperature seems to continue to rise. We have created a better drainage system for the chilli pepper plants that have been planted. Some of the team members gave them a much needed watering after the heat of the past two days. The group did a great job clearing a good portion of jungle using machetes, hoes and shovels, and plots have been made to plant some egg plants and other vegetables.
During this time the children of the orphanage have been working on taking rubber from the rubber trees and processing it into large mats. After collecting the rubber from the rubber tree in little cups (which remind me of maple sugaring in Vermont), they run the rubber through a press until it is spread out in a flat mat. Then the rubber is hung out to dry.
The children are very brave as they will climb up 30 feet into the trees to grab some fruit that are sour and tasty. It’s amazing to see how quickly they will climb a tree and climb out on a branch that seems too small to support them. No fear in these little guys.
Andrea
Ethan,
Great photos- sharing your blog posts with the cardiomet team- keep up the good work and don’t fall out of any trees!
-Andrea
Jess Spiltoir
Oh, we should have sent you over with sugaring taps so that they wouldn’t have to peel back the bark of the tree and expose it to parasites & disease- next trip! Looks like fun, Ethan, keep up the good work
Robin
We are also so proud of you and the rest of the Informa crew! Great work everyone! We miss you!
Janet
Ethan, stay outta those trees! We miss you! Love, Mom
Collie @ Jack
Have been following your blog,We are very proud of you, what a great job you are doing.Have a safe trip home. Love Collie and Jack
Linda Blackerby
Ethan,
way to go – glad it’s going so well. I know the two weeks have probably flown by! we’re all looking forward to hearing all the details.
Linda
Robin Bentley
Ethan, so proud of you and have a safe journey back to VT. Looking forward to seeing and hearing all about it. Please keep in touch on the way back if you can, love rob
Cydney
Ethan,
Fantastic work you’ve done and experiences you’ve no doubt had! The photos you’ve posted are great to see and following your story and those of others there has been really interesting. Will look forward to hearing more about your work, fun, adventures and contributions!
Cydney
Scotty
Hey Ethan, great to meet you and the rest of your group in thailand, missing you all! great blog and pictures, hope you are well, scotty x