Josh Wand’s Post

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I've never been to anywhere like this before, it's just the most beautiful set. And the people here are so friendly and welcoming. Paul's got a special energy to it. I brought together a group of seven other amazing friends to help bring the clean energy for the first time to a village here. This is the last village in Ruth Gallagher Basecamp, so a number of tourists, they come here in the peak season we had. You know. Don't look, the city will be very helpful for us doing some food for them, improving the food quality and will be an income source for them to help expand commerce opportunities for the village. The future of the village will be protected. The fact that they can start with solar is incredible because it's much healthier and much cleaner for the planet. Counter 3123. The first day was pretty tough. We had to dig 6 foot deep holes, moving cement and concrete and a lot of digging and getting your hands dirty and everyone's getting along so well. We're all really bonding and learning a lot about each other. I'm really proud of the group we brought in that nobody said oh I'm not going to do that or I can't do that or I won't do that. I can always write a check and you need to if you can, but it's really important that you work with your own hands, look them in the eye. And get in there and understand the people. That's when you feel like you're actually doing good work is when you're doing the work. 321. Whoa. Oh my God, it was amazing. Nobody could sleep last night. Everybody was so happy, dancing, having fun. For us to be able to be a small piece of that support that lets them remain here and live there and this dream community is a gift. I feel like I've received infinitely more than I've given by being here. No matter what happens, we'll have always done this. We've always shared this experience. Building this, has built relationships and friendships for lifetime. I will never forget these.