I need to catch you all up here, things are progressing. The new concrete pond has taken shape and the counters along the outside walls as well. The sink position was decided finally today and how to put the faucet. I told them I don't need or want hot water out there and would be happy with a regular hose bib but in stainless so it won't rust as quickly. Today we looked at all the possible configurations and the architect offered to put the faucet/bib in a concrete column so it is supported and can be farther away from the wall. That works for me as well as a slightly smaller sink, 50cm x 40cm, because I only anticipate using it to water plants in pots and when repotting. The pond is larger than I had expected but I really like it. We were joking that it could be a huge jacuzzi or bathtub if we ever decided to sell.
These pics are from yesterday
and these from today
The work is very labor intensive here, all the concrete is mixed on the floor by hand and the blocks are chipped to the right size. I don't know how much of this would be more automated in the US but it works here, there are a lot of skilled concrete workers and more jobs this way.
It takes longer probably, it has been a little over 3 weeks so far and I think there is at least one more week possibly two. I'm tired of the confusion, dust and people being here all day but I keep thinking it won't be much longer. I may be kidding myself.
