Crossing the Finish Line in Butare

Today marked a milestone for the Traylor Construction Group team in Butare—the official completion of the Butare Suspension Bridge. With clear skies at last and spirits high, we embraced every moment of this meaningful day. We started with a late breakfast of avocado sandwiches and omelets, then headed to site. For the first time in…

Tying It All Together

Day 11 was another full day for the Traylor Construction Group team, packed with progress and preparation as we near completion of the Butare Suspension Bridge. We started the morning with savory French toast and samosas before heading to site. At our usual parking spot, Caleb tossed a rugby ball to the local kids, sparking…

No Storm Can Stall This Crew

The Traylor Construction Group (TCG) began Day Ten with omelets and spinach spring rolls before we headed to site—just in time for the skies to open up. After a week of mostly dry weather, the rain came down hard, delaying work with a two-hour downpour. While waiting it out, Ashley and Crispin stayed productive by…

Bridging the Gap—One Swing at a Time

We started our day with a cozy breakfast of crepe-style quiches and Nutella sandwiches at our accommodations. The drive to site was slow and foggy—we could barely see more than a few car lengths ahead. For the first time this trip, we had to break out the rain gear thanks to some early morning showers.…