Last weekend I got the chance to give back to mother Spain. Thanks to a volunteer program here in Extremadura and the regional Spanish government I was able to participate in a reforestation program about one hour north of where I live. There were around 80 of us who participated this weekend and we all were provided free transportation, free accommodation and free food. In total, I think I planted around 60 or so native trees. Besides being left with a bad sun burn (next time I will think twice about not bringing sun block) I am left with many new memories, friends and an appreciation for being outsides in the hot and powerful Spanish sun.
Leif gets down and dirty
A mighty American swing!
My Spanish friends: Paula, Ana, Jesús, sunburn boy, Carol and Victor
The results of a fire 8 years ago and a tractor that has cleared the land.
Our sleeping arrangements. A camp group run by the government of Extremadura.
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