Another Day Lost

I woke up this morning feeling less than great, but I didn't want to spend another day laying in my bunk sweating. I went out back of the camp to help dig drainage trenches for the nursing school. It was literally the most ridiculous job that I've ever done.

Prior to my arrival, the Canadian Army had been leveling out the back field of the camp to construct two nursing schools. They did this by spreading and packing dirt and large stones. They didn't have the forethought to think that flooding season is quickly approaching and the buildings would need drainage.

So we were left to dig trenches. And we weren't digging up soft dirt. We were digging in hard dirt that was mostly large stones, so we had to go the length of the building perimter with a pick axe to loosen the soil up and then we could dig. I lasted about three hours doing that, and then my stomach bug kicked back in.

Another day in the bunk...

I didn't eat lunch, but I did have a Coke. It wasn't very cold, which was disappointing. But I was at least able to get some calories. I had a little bit of dinner tonight, which was more than welcome. I don't really care how I feel tomorrow, I can't stand being in my bunk another day. I signed up for a rubble crew and I'm going to get out there and work.

Two more days of work and then back to Philadelphia.

P.S.-Reason # 1,230 that I believe there is a God: Temple plays Cornell in the first round of the NCAA tournament at 12:30, which is ten minutes after my flight touches down in Ft. Lauderdale. My connecting flight to Philly leaves right after the game is over. Hopefully the Owls will win one or more games this year.