Internet

December 28, 2011

Las Moras, 5.5 hours away from civilization, is pretty remote and isolated. There is no electricity, no running water, no phone service. Many of our other co-workers in similar situations have used satellite internet for communication with the outside world. It’s useful to stay in contact with family, consultants, etc. In May, Tom & Pete […]

Water

October 14, 2011

As most of you know, we don’t have running water in Las Moras. When we bathe, we do it here… When we wash clothes, we do it here… Water for drinking and washing dishes is hauled from here… We bring it in two barrels in the truck… …then into the house by a 6 gallon […]

Life in Las Moras

May 3, 2011

2011 Video from rachel chapman on Vimeo.

all I wanted was ice-cream and a hot shower…

March 30, 2011

I woke up early on my birthday so I could go running with a doctor who visits the village for a few days each month. We were just getting to know her, and I was excited to find a running partner. When I got back from running, we girls ate some yummy muffins Sarah made […]

My Tupperware lady!

February 18, 2011

There are several trucks that make it to our village periodically selling fresh produce among other things. The first time they came by our house after the rainy season, we had gone a long time without fresh fruit, fresh veggies, and eggs. We stocked up on tomatoes, oranges, bananas, cucumbers, carrots! It was great! They […]

FAQ: Do you have electricity?

February 12, 2011

Yes! We have “free power”! The electric lines don’t reach out as far as we live into the mountains. So, we live off the grid! Some friends helped us wire the house and put up our panels. And, now we can enjoy light at night, process language on our computers, and watch an occasional movie […]

FAQ: Is your house done?

February 6, 2011

It’s not done, but it’s live-able! We have a roof, solid walls, and even a kitchen sink! We’re lacking a bathroom and running water. But, it will come eventually! Right now, this is our “facility.” And, I have my own room. I’ve got a little table rigged up like a desk for the moment. Since […]

another excerpt…

June 1, 2010

Here’s another excerpt from Katie’s update… We’re All Just People During one of the last trips to the tribe, a young baby died. While the baby’s grandmother was at our campsite, one of the missionary women was talking to her, wanting to express her love and concern. Trying to be culturally sensitive, she told the […]

from Katie’s keyboard…

May 31, 2010

…an excerpt from Katie’s latest update…I’m sharing it with you guys because she describes very well what we’re doing this week… Permanent Camping Imagine that you are going on a camping trip for 5 months. There are five people in your family and you need to pack all the food, supplies, clothes, and toiletries you […]

Homework

May 6, 2010

My co-workers, the Alkires, are now living in the village full-time. They have their son, Josiah, with them. When I was in the village with them, every morning I helped him with his homework that Katie had prepared. Math, grammar, writing, social studies, Spanish, Bible verses, vocabulary, spelling, penmanship. I had forgotten how much work […]