Tiger Island
8 May 2017
We went to Isla Tigre, where most of Simon’s family lives. Tigers? No, but we did spot a little orange kitten … More Tiger Island
Category: Panama
Simon’s Great Idea!
1 May 2017
How do we get a community to embrace a borehole well? We need one family to be willing to try… … More Simon’s Great Idea!
Hidden Valley (aka LOTS OF HILLS!)
20 Apr 2017
A “drilling day” turned into a “scout day” in one of the most beautiful communities in the province. … More Hidden Valley (aka LOTS OF HILLS!)
11-days of AWESOMENESS!
12 Apr 2017
11 insanely busy, yet fun and productive days with the team from Washington! … More 11-days of AWESOMENESS!
In Rain or Shine
31 Mar 2017
We drilled two wells, checked a half dozen others, took water samples, repaired water tanks, repaired a pump and some holes in the water line in the mangroves. … More In Rain or Shine
Dejavú?
13 Mar 2017
This same scenario has played out time and again over the past 8 years. I go go go with the planning, fundraising, packing … More Dejavú?
Panama Projects
28 Jul 2016
Each Hydromissions project is unique because we work in many countries, most of which have different climates, languages and cultures within themselves. … More Panama Projects
A New PVC Pump!
6 Jul 2016
Although Stateside at the moment, I still have stories to share from my recent work in Panama. Read about the new pump design and check out the manual (link in the post) to build your own! … More A New PVC Pump!
Dejada
23 Jun 2016
Simon, Shirlene, Ellie and I returned to Dejada to build the rain catchment system about two weeks after our initial visit. That two weeks was enough time for the community to build a platform for the water tank and cut posts to support the elevated pipe from the roof to the tank. It is really … More Dejada
5 Awesome Volunteers!
24 May 2016
One of the first projects in Panama was to check out a new community called Dejada for a potential rain catchment system. Dejada was described as being near another community that I thought was called “Charcoal.” It sounded like “Charcoal” or “Sharcoal,” but it was neither. It was called “Shark Hole.” I am not joking- I felt a … More 5 Awesome Volunteers!
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