Home Construction Week 26
November 27-December 3, 2006

This past week there were few changes to the house. The workers normally work a 45 hour week. Monday through Friday at 8 hours daily and Saturday 5 hours. This past Friday was a Federal Holiday for the swearing in of the new President, and the workers also took off Saturday. What was done was more plastering both on inside and outside walls. The master bedroom fireplace, kitchen and the gazebo also got some attention. The two photos below will show the house profile from different front angles.

The next photo, below shows the progress on the bedroom fireplace. The fireplace is in a corner of the bedroom, as the photo shows.

The next two photos, below, show the asador (gazebo). Lights were hung and painting of the asador was completed. I believe the only things needing to be done now are to tile the roof, install a ceiling fan, and electrical covering for the light switches and power outlets. Of course we still need a couple of hammocks and to fire up the grill!

This photo shows the cement base for the yet to be made kitchen counters and island. The kitchen sink is located under the window.

The next photo shows the house from the street above.

The final photo shows the stone (beige marble) that will cover the tall column separating the entry and the garage. This same stone will provide some continuity by covering the fireplace in the living room.

I'm through predicting when we can move into the house. We are just hoping that it is in the next month or so. Mexico has lots more holidays (no work) than the United States. With Christmas and New Years coming up I'm not sure which days are work and which days are holidays.