Monday, March 10, 2014

Brick making part 2

We were invited back to the brick making area to see the next step in the process.  After all the bricks are dry and neatly stacked, fires are built and kept burning for 3-5 days.  The heat was very intense as we took these picture. 

On our way to the baking bricks: taking place in the structure in the distance.
Bricks are stacked to create tunnels for the fire.

It all takes places under a wooden structure!


Sheets of metal are placed over the openings as the fire burns.

Wood is added by hand as needed, occasionally using a long stick to push it further in.