Smoke-free Living
There are so many things we don't give a second thought to. Chimneys for example. But not everyone understands the principle and how using a chimney can eliminate smoke inside the dwelling. Part of the funding we've given Grupo (remember the trombe walls from a couple of days ago?) has gone towards educating people about using chimneys on their stoves. Several homes and their associated stoves have been outfitted with chimneys. The idea is that the converted houses are something of a "home beautiful" model in the neighborhood. The ideas Grupo has been demonstrating to these people have been catching on. The aim is to improve the overall health, cutting down on respiratory ailments and reducing suffering.
We'll soon share our experience in the La Paz prison and tell you about our work there in association with Save the Children. And there's the microhydro installation out in the jungle to show you, too! A lot of interesting stuff this week so please click back each day.
Adios!
Steve
September 29th, 2009 - 21:47
Hi Steve & Bruce. We just got back from a week-long visit to our boys in Oregon, and caught up on the blog this evening. Yep, we’re reading every one, and praying for your well-being and for the people you are encountering. God bless you, and them!
(By the way, we didn’t find cuy all that bad, or even particularly distinctive, when we gave it a try in Ecuador. Not much different from rabbit. Guess not that many North Americans eat rabbit any more, though…)