Mexican completion

We went back to Ixtagapa this morning and got the necessary water samples. We then travelled back to the hotel and met as a team (including Eigner and Padre Marco Polo, so we had dual language discussions.) We talked through the criteria we wished to use (printed last night on the hotel printer using a thumb drive). We then came to an agreement on the priority order of the 3 sites, and while the reasons were different, the answers were not.

I am not going to post that priority order here as they are only recommendations from us to the larger team, and water analysis may alter our results. We expect to review this analysis with the larger team July 18 and if we have water results then, we could make a final decision at that time.

Bill will start assembling the covenant that will be used and the intention is to assemble it in both English and Spanish. When a final decision is made, it will be communicated to the Diocese and to Padre Marco Polo who will inform the 3 sites. Once they have been informed, we will transmit the proposed covenant (which in some sections will contain alternative selections for the local people to choose) and we will await reactions.

In previous engagements, this has sometimes required revisions above and beyond the alternative choices. If there is conflict arising in the electronic communications, we propose a conference call, either with the telephone, or via the internet to talk through those areas of difference.

All 3 sites would require construction. We would like to do the system construction when the weather is more pleasant, so will propose a January of February construction if the coveant and building can be completed in time, otherwise a November 2010 construction.

At this time, we are going to pack our bags, leave Acayucan and go to Veracruz and play tourista for the evening and part of tomorrow. Our flight from here to Mexico City is at 1 PM tomorrow, but it is possible I will be able to make another post before then. Otherwise, future posts will be on facebook as I travel.