The logs are those of eucalyptus trees. Eucalyptus is not a native tree to Kenya, but is a species of tree that has been imported from Australia. The tree is now grown not only in Kenya, but in most parts of the tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world (this does not include Northern Wisconsin).
Mostly Eucalyptus Trees in the Background |
Some of the Church Leaders and some of the Older Boys who are working the dormitory (Not here.Here they are taking a break) |
But eucalyptus also makes strong 2X6’s, and its aromatic qualities
can inhibit termites. It has some natural insecticidal qualities. Levi also knows
this.
When I was going to visit him in Ethiopia, he cautioned me to be prepared to get used to sleeping with bed bugs.
When I was going to visit him in Ethiopia, he cautioned me to be prepared to get used to sleeping with bed bugs.
“They’re everywhere,” he said.
But then, about a week before I arrived, he made a smudge fire
out of eucalyptus on the floor in the middle of his house, closed the house up
tight, and left it for that week when he came to meet me.
When we came back after the week— Boom! No bed bugs!
The eucalyptus smoke had infused everything and killed all the bugs (or driven them away).
Also, all of his clothes smelled a little like arthritis ointment!
Win-win!
The eucalyptus smoke had infused everything and killed all the bugs (or driven them away).
Also, all of his clothes smelled a little like arthritis ointment!
Win-win!
These are the aromatic boards that are now being made into the
rafters for the dormitory. The roof design looks a little complex, what with
the latrine addendums and the food storage room being added.
The roof iron? (metal roof sheets). We only have them about
half paid for, but then again, neither are we ready to put them on yet. We have
seen how God supplies for this building for the children when the need arises,
and we will await to see how he will also supply this roofing material.
Thanks to all who have helped!
It is going well.
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