Check out the fotos; the pond is now officially excavated: all 50 mts. of it! Let’s see if the money holds out so I can buy the membrane…

Associated developments include several contiguous decks, a bathroom and sauna. Mateo Hernandez has supplied a list of appropriate aquatic flora and fauna.

Our hopes are that several aquatic or riverine species will be attracted by the “espejo” of water soon to be created. I expect a water tyrant, perhaps a snipe or two, miscellaneous thirsty visitors . . . who knows. . .

At any rate, because a warm micro-climate and a solar boost eventually, we should have an aquatic eco-system typical of 1200-1500 mts.