The “Hut” is starting to take shape…
Today I visited Kaubasis to check out the “Hut” and it was the 1st time I travelled to the village on my lonesome. Our “dream” home is definitely starting to take shape. Pastor Joseph can be seen in the above photo working on the front entrance. Uncle Joel and “crew” have fairly well stuck to the original plan as per our design. It was unreal when I rocked up this morning and as I approached the site I cold feel butterflies in the stomach. Absolutely magic!
The “Hut” will have four wings (2 bedrooms, an entrance and a kitchen) with a center area fit to entertain visiting dignitaries. The area will eventually be fenced off and a “haus win” will be built. The valley of Eli’s village is generally known as Kaubasis. Within Kaubasis there are many villages and the name of the village where our “Hut” is situated is called “Wara Guma” - “wara” in tok pisin means water and “guma” is the tok ples name for meeting place. “Wara Guma” therefore means: the place where waters meet! Within meters of the “Hut” two rivers actually merge, therefore the name.
The “Hut” is made up of 100% bush materials except for the nails, which were purchased in a hardware store in Goroka. The center round section of the “Hut” is the lounge room or meeting space. Probably enough room to sit a couple of dozen folk around a center fire. I suspect that once the “hut” is complete and when the two of us go and stay for a day or two (or longer) it will become a meeting place. There are many stories yet to be told and any evenings of gathering, laughter and community to be experienced by many.
And there will be a housewarming! And yes, a pig or two will die to celebrate the occasion (only god knows how many chickens); the timing will coincide with Mum’s visit (hopefully September). Can’t wait Mum!
I have created an album just for “Hut” photos: “The “Hut” @ Waraguma (Kaubasis)” (heaps more to come).
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Looking very nice. One question though… re the chimney… how will the smoke get out / how will the rain stay out ? or is this one of those questions that don't have an answer until it is finished ?
Also, will you invest in a generator ? How about a water tank ?
I hope I can come visit one day… js
No chimneys. The thatched roof is waterproof - tried and tested over the generations and built by master builders! The smoke inside the hut finds its way out through the roof itself. No plans for generator or water tank (at this stage). Start planning your trip!! The pig is waiting!!