ecoyogafarm.com
This is where I'm staying! It's incredible! I arrived after a long day of bus riding on Wednesday. I was tired, but the excitement grew as the taxi got closer to the farm. I could feel the energy as we pulled up out front. It was very peaceful. I was given a tour by Krisna, the woman who owns the farm. There is a garden, fruit tree orchard, outdoor living areas-as well as bunks and rooms inside. The river is on the edge of the property with a long canoe. The mountains are just across the river.
The farm is a vegetarian farm. There are cows here that help fertilize some of the land in front. There are also chickens and roosters taht come from an adjacent farm. They wake me up around 5:30 each morning. I've already learned to sleep past them, but I still wake up initially.
I have learned to use a machete to chop down cane roots. We will use the brances as the roof for the new eco housing being constructed. Very cool! I jump in the river everyday-it is so refreshing! We have jobs to do each day. Jobs range from gardening or helping build structures to cooking and cleaning. I have done a little of everything. Even though I don't know how to cook, I take direction well. I made breakfast this mornig for a few people-breakfast I can do!
Everyday I do Spanish lessons. Gabriel, one of the long term volunteers from Chile, has been invredibly helpful. There are a few travelers here who have books that I use. I really wish I brough some of my own or even my computer to continue with Rosetta Stone. Emma, a girl here from France, has been really helpful. We work together-she's learning Spanish and English on her trip. Everyone here is really helpful and patient.
There are kids who come by everyday. They live in the village and either help out on the farm or hang out with everyone. It's nice to talk with them too because they speak much slower. They have also helped with learning Spanish. They're also really fun to play games with. I think my Spanish is getting a little better. I know a lot of words and phrases, but it's difficult to carry on a conversation, especially if they other person speaks too quickly. I'm feeling hopeful though. It hasn't even been a week here yet!
Living life slowly and outdoors (barefoot!) is beautiful. I'm really enjoying my trip so far...
This is where I'm staying! It's incredible! I arrived after a long day of bus riding on Wednesday. I was tired, but the excitement grew as the taxi got closer to the farm. I could feel the energy as we pulled up out front. It was very peaceful. I was given a tour by Krisna, the woman who owns the farm. There is a garden, fruit tree orchard, outdoor living areas-as well as bunks and rooms inside. The river is on the edge of the property with a long canoe. The mountains are just across the river.
The farm is a vegetarian farm. There are cows here that help fertilize some of the land in front. There are also chickens and roosters taht come from an adjacent farm. They wake me up around 5:30 each morning. I've already learned to sleep past them, but I still wake up initially.
I have learned to use a machete to chop down cane roots. We will use the brances as the roof for the new eco housing being constructed. Very cool! I jump in the river everyday-it is so refreshing! We have jobs to do each day. Jobs range from gardening or helping build structures to cooking and cleaning. I have done a little of everything. Even though I don't know how to cook, I take direction well. I made breakfast this mornig for a few people-breakfast I can do!
Everyday I do Spanish lessons. Gabriel, one of the long term volunteers from Chile, has been invredibly helpful. There are a few travelers here who have books that I use. I really wish I brough some of my own or even my computer to continue with Rosetta Stone. Emma, a girl here from France, has been really helpful. We work together-she's learning Spanish and English on her trip. Everyone here is really helpful and patient.
There are kids who come by everyday. They live in the village and either help out on the farm or hang out with everyone. It's nice to talk with them too because they speak much slower. They have also helped with learning Spanish. They're also really fun to play games with. I think my Spanish is getting a little better. I know a lot of words and phrases, but it's difficult to carry on a conversation, especially if they other person speaks too quickly. I'm feeling hopeful though. It hasn't even been a week here yet!
Living life slowly and outdoors (barefoot!) is beautiful. I'm really enjoying my trip so far...
