The workers....

Tuly and Margo are my workers at the finca.  Tuly works on the farm, tends the animals and keeps the gardens and pool in great order whilst Margo helps out in the house 4 mornings a week.  

They have their own small casita on the property so they are also my ‘security force’! The rusty part of the the roof has been replaced since this photo was taken and they are more fortunate than many 'campo' (country) workers as it is concrete built with three bedrooms, kitchen and small indoor living area as well as the outside terrace where most of their relaxation time is spent. It has running water with a proper toilet and shower and free mains electricity (when it is on which is about 12 hours in every 24!)

Tuly and Margo saved their money and bought an inverter and batteries so they are considered quite 'posh' in being able to play their TV, music and have lights on even when the street power is off.  

Their home is accessed via a separate track which runs along the most western side of the property and they always receive many visitors, especially on Sundays.

Just beyond their home is a tributary of the large River Yasica from which water is pumped across three fields up to my house and also to theirs.  Despite some long dry spells the river has never dried up on us as yet!  Some parts are wider and deeper providing a great place to swim and playtime for dogs.

The locals drive their cattle down the track to drink twice a day and their donkey makes his daily trip returning heavily laden with recycled plastic one gallon bottles filled with river water for use in their homes.