Work at the beach property has begun this week. The electric post for the electric meter was installed on Tuesday. Hired the same four boys to clear the overgrown weeds in the property. The electrician and the plumber came today. A temporary shed for the pressure tank has been built. Even at my grandma's house we are going to improve the doors going out to the garden (the previous carpenter didn't do a good job, the doors wouldn't open fully as they are blocked by the grilled gate that's inside, supposed to be outside), also, put a small barrier to keep the rain waters out and not in the house. There's still lots of work to be done to put in the infrastructure but at least now there's something happening.

We realized, Peter and I, that my relatives need someone to push them to do something about the property, meaning us. When we left last year they have not maintained what we have done so the weeds were really not controlled. Hopefully, now that there will be electricity and a water tank they'll be able to maintain the property.

As for the weather, it still hasn't rained hard here. Just a drizzle and only for a short time. In the news the rice farmers are sad that their crops aren't getting the water it needs, the grounds have cracked and dried. Let's hope for much needed rain.

Anyway, we're all trying to keep cool, drinking lots of cold water, having the fans on almost 24 hours, and taking showers at least 3 times a day to not feel the heat and humidity.

Am enjoying the company of my grandma (who's had a hip replacement surgery and needs help with her walker - she's doing really well) and my adorable niece, Marianne, while all the men work. I get the easy job. :-P