Day 22 - 6 more days to come.....

Sunday is beach day for all of us but since weather prediction for the coming week was bad, they decided to make today a working day. :)

Good thing the weather was great and they have all the day to finish the arc and to start cementing the slab area.

They added more artistry to the bamboo imprinted columns by putting sea shells found on the sea near the site.

The walkway that leads to the sea is almost done as well.

James supervises the area where the pearl will rise to make sure that every detailed plan was put into it.


And they still make way to finish the arc.


They also started putting the reinforcement bars and the cement on the slab area.

Not a bad day for exhanging their only rest day for work. A lot of things were done that makes them ahead of time.

Day 21 - 7 days to go

Today most of the work was focused on the arc and the scaffolding is of much used, trying to pour the cement on all parts and finish the structure.

This is how the columns looked like after the bamboos have been imprinted.

James and Kyle had a chat about the progress of the park.

The wonderful mosaics on the benches done by the artistic hands of the team.

Buckets and buckets of sand and cement are continuous.

Members of the Rotary Club of Puerto Prinsesa once again offered their help.

Medical help is always ready to make sure that health and safety is always there.

It's crunch time! The launch is near and every challenge faced everyday is worth the sweat and pain when the park is finish.

Day 20 - 8 days to go

Today everyone is happy because of the sunny weather and it's time to finish the arc, the columns and the benches. The mixing and pouring of cement is still ongoing.

They are reminded that the construction site is getting more dangerous and its better to look after themselves and others. Safety is a must.

James supervising the students about putting mosaics on the benches.

A few days left and everybody is looking forward to the big day.

Day 19 - Countdown: 9 days to go

The site continues to take shape amidst the constantly unpredictable challenge of the weather.

The goal today is to finish positioning the reinforcement bars to make the arc, and a LOT! of wiring is needed.

Elsewhere, others work on some of the columns.

Bamboo is being used to create imprints... one of the many small touches that will give the park a Filipino character.

And of course, work continues on other aspects of the park. Below, Jim works with some of the students on the area where the pearl will set.


A lot of things to work on and keep track of... and we're hoping nothing falls through the cracks. The trick is just to do each small task, one at a time...


... all the while keeping our eyes on the prize, and remembering not to take things too seriously...

At the end of the day, James Hubell takes a moment to contemplate the work that has been accomplished so far, and the challenges that remain, now that we're getting close to the homestretch.