Sometimes projects don't go quite like we think they will. We thought we would be going to a local migrant village to help extend the roof to a bamboo classroom that we were funding. We tore off the roof.. and watched as a team of way experienced bamboo technicians came out of no where and started digging holes, crafting slabs, measuring, and setting poles. We had hoped to be able to do more, but there really is no substitute for local knowledge. It was good to be involved in the project and spend some time with the people! Not what we expected, but hey, that's Thailand!
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Demolition work
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These roofs are more waterproof than you'd expect!
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Best building material around
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Bamboo can also be eaten! It's not exactly delicious though..
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Meal from the locals. Hand full of sticky rice + oily meat and veggie mixture + spicy paste. No utensils.
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Stephen and Justin obviously over-exerting themselves.
Beautiful views on the way home. Rice fields are wonderful!
Haha, I love Justin and his silly poses. That meal sounded interesting. So fun to hear about all the details of your experience.
ReplyDeleteThat bamboo looks like pretty tuff stuff. It is amazing how people learn how to use the resources that are available to them. Pretty neat how they can build a very useable home with a bamboo roof. Like Angie said...the food looks very interesting.......Love you and miss you...Gran\m...
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to see how a bamboo roof is made and that was so interesting. I dream of living in a little bamboo hut, well, at least for a week or two. So Romantic don't you think. Glad you guys got to work a little and learn alot.
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