Field Journal

Mark sends the first comprehensive site update. The living fence — a perimeter of planted gamal stakes — is about 65% complete and expected to finish within a few weeks. The lower part of the property is ankle-deep in water from the rains, waiting for the estuary to break through the beach dune and drain out to sea. The first well has a hand pump installed and working. A second well hit sandstone hard pan while digging — the water-blasting method will need to be adjusted.

Wood has been ordered for the structure that will go over the storage container, inclusive of a covered outdoor workshop. Tools brought back from the States are stored in the container. A meeting with the village head went well — he’s fully supportive of the plans.