We have our own house! A week ago today, we grabbed our backpacks and a few boxes, (in other words, all of our possessions), and walked to the house we will be renting for the next two years. We were so fortunate to find this three bedroom house, completely furnished, with an inside kitchen and bathroom for a mere 300,000 guaranis per month, ($65.30 US)! An added bonus is the florescent green paint- everyone in town knows where this house is- just look for the glowing green!
Our Kitcen
It has been so nice to have a little more privacy; to be able to fix our own meals and eat when we want to; spread out a little; and develop a new hobby. Hmmmm, what was that new chord, again?!
In addition, we have a fenced yard to protect our garden from the animals that roam the streets, and have already started two compost piles, (the formerly mentioned animals are regular contributors to this project).
We have started to clear a space for our garden, though won't begin planting until March. In the mean time, Mark prepares to sharpen his machete and hoe on our back patio.
We’ve had visits from neighbors, who have generously presented us with gifts: a painted sombrero, (check it out on our kitchen wall); a sack of mandioca, (a staple in Paraguay); a plastic bag that held a chick with half of its feathers missing, (yes, it was and still is alive!); and a flour sack that held a full-grown hen. Two chickens, no feed, no cage. What did we do? We built a cage from wood, screen, and door parts from around the house, made a waterer out of a soda bottle, and fed them some left over rice. Somehow, the hen escaped from the shed sometime during the night, (prior to the completion of the cage). Yes, that’s right, the nice hen with feathers flew the coop. At that point we were left with little Peky, (pronounced Paku, which means little/immature in Guarani), who seemed right at home in his new abode. The following night we were presented with three more chickens!
"Peky"
So there you have it- a nice place to hang our hats, plenty of space to grow veggies, friendly, generous neighbors, and a growing chicken farm. Who could ask for more?!
HI SUE!!! This is Celena, I've been checking the blog to see how you guys are doing. Students still ask about you and want to know how you are doing...Then I thought.. hey why don't I ask you if you don't mind if I can show them some of your blog.. If not then I understand too. I'm excited to hear about all of your adventures and all of the new things that you are learning!! Keep it going!
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CELENA :)
Nice house, are you getting eggs from your chickens yet? It sounds like you have some pretty cool projects in the making. Post more pictures!
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