Our new spring has been dug and is ready to irrigate the Almond Field and veg patch when the spring arrives. To celebrate the new water supply, the builder inscribed the date of construction below the lid: November 27^th, 2013. At first glance it looks like a deep well, with a narrow lid [above]. A concrete square, it is set uphill at the side of the track, underneath oak trees and amongst the leaf litter [below]. Once the spring growth starts, it will become invisible from the track again. Already water is gathering [below].  Inside it is about 2ft deep, with two pipes; one upper, one lower. One for irrigation, one overflow. Ever practical, the builder has put a small step from the track across the drainage ditch. 5 to remember
celebrar – to celebrate
la fecha – the date
la tapa – the lid
el albañil – the builder
un escalón – a step