36 C (apx. 100F) in the shade today. I am LOVING this warm weather and banishing all thoughts of rain, snow, and ice-storms from my jaded Midwest-American mind. Today's warm African sun found us, us being Shaun, Grant, Paddy, Carolyn and I, repaving parts of the top pool where some of the small rocks were trying to escape for parts unknown. First, we all grabbed a broom and began to madly swipe against the pavement in some approximation of creating orderly piles of loose stone. Then, we created a runny goop from water, sand, and cement mix to sweep into the empty gaps between pavers.
By this point, we were only about two hours into the job, but all seeing stars. Could be the heat, could be the heat shimmering off the cool pool waters and creating a celastial mirage before our eyes. Whatever the cause of our lightheadedness, we thought it best to take a water break and guzzled fluids. Then, we went for the home stretch and finished smooshing the grey goop into the cracks.
A bit cemented, tied, sweaty, and hot, we finished the project still speaking to each other (bonus) and jumped in the big main pool for a refreshing swim (bonus)!
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