Bench framing continued today. We did a few mockups to test the seat height and width and in doing so realized that the bench faces directly towards the Chateau! I couldn't have planned this if I tried. Though there is a beautiful view now, unfortunately come summer it will surely dissapear behind the adjacent tree.
We experienced our first rain today. The temps were variable and we kept layering and un-layering our jackets all afternoon. Construction on the small berm began today as well. We roughed in the side slopes and cut the ramp surfaces. Though seemingly simple, the angles on the small berm were causing us fits. Good thing our team has patients of steel!
We worked until 6:00pm and then decided to take a tour of the festival site to see other gardens. There are approximately 5 other teams here right now (from France, Russia, England, and Italy), most of which have been on site for roughly 10 days. There is such a range in designs and materials used, from recycled coffee cans to welded steel canopies. Some plots clearly have a lot of sponsorship--material costs alone surely exceed the $15,000 budget. It's very exciting to be participating in this truly remarkable event!
Meals are not served here over the weekend so we ventured off site and down the hill to the local village. With three choices for food, we settled on a cafe that served Kabobs. A nice way to end and amazing week. The climb back up to the chateau left us nearly breathless, but we were anxious to get to bed and call it a day.
Other plots that have been completed and/or that are still under construction:
(The plot 22 crew heading back to the rooms)
