We have been in Cumberland for about a week now, here is a brief explanation of how I am feeling: excited, sore, tired, cramped, slightly bored and educated.
This past week we spent four tiring days working on the Valley Falls Heritage Park. Honestly, we killed it. The city believed it would take us much longer to renovate the park than it did. I guess you could say we are a well oiled machine. Among many of our tasks, we raked leaves, picked up garbage and cleared about small trees, underbrush and twigs.
Through out the week we had sporadic PT’s, some in the steamy sun and sun and others under the stars. The apartment is beginning to feel a little small, especially because we have no where to hang out other than in each others bedrooms. Luckily we do have the hallway.
Wednesday was St. Patrick’s day and I knew I had to spend it in Providence. Immediately after work we headed into the city to find a place to experience a traditional Irish dinner, of course all of the waits for restaurants were over an hour. Splitting up with the group Chris and I were determined not to settle on a random place we wanted delicious food and our wait was worth it. We found a perfect Cuban restaurant called Cuban Revolution where we shoveled burritos into our mouths and then had some beers. Wandering the streets we found several Irish like pubs and stopped in a handful of them for Guinness and green beer.
The temperature went higher and higher as the days chugged on and eventually Friday hit 70. Saturday was a gorgeous day where I finally got to relax all morning and through the afternoon. As the evening hit I headed to the Blackstone River Theater for some community service and educational music. The world champion accordion player happened to be performing that evening so I set up a 6 hour Individual Service Project for myself and another team member. We helped set up and take down the venue. It was a fabulous show. My favorite piece was the saxophone player, he was mind-blowing.
This new week brings coldness and rain. We are in charge of lining up some work for ourselves this week because we finished the park so quickly, and the town isn’t ready for us to start on the school.