As to keep with the theme of mixed element construction in the house being built in Ojo de Agua we decided to build a concrete bar. The bar was built and formed with plywood screwed together in the living room floor a few feet from where it had to be finally set. It took a few days to build the forms and wire the rebar skeleton, place the granite, glue the inlay, a day of classifying and cleaning the sand and river gravel and a day to actually pour and work the concrete. After letting it set on the floor and cure for over a week I encouraged (two cases of beer paid for at the local cantina) ten of my strongest neighbors to come over on a sunday afternoon to help lift it into place. Once in place Dexter spent a couple of days sanding, polishing and sealing the finished product. Dexter really got into it, I have never seen him so excited about a concrete project. It really turned out beautiful, functioning as a work space, cooking, dining and entertaining area. I can not wait to cook my first meal with friends and family in this kitchen.