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April 7th 2006
Published: April 7th 2006
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Pat flew out on Wednesday April the 5th and I headed on to another fun-filled experience of wwoofing.Earthsong is a co-housing community located in the district of Ranui, within the city limits. I have been on two tours already. Pat and I came by on Monday before he left, to see the place and meet my two hosts, Lynette and Chris. I put in the link to the website because there is so much to explai... Read Full Entry



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I am doing a few weeks of voluntary work at an environmental learning centre in Central America. For gardening and teaching some local women some felting and other textile crafts, and to update the centre's website. It is a very interesting place, and the programmes are quite impressive. There are 8 volunteers here I think, two of us are twenty nine, and the rest are in their early to mid 20s. The website does better justice to the huge undertaking this has been: http://www.learningcentercostarica.org/ This is from 4 years ago My 25 year old daughter Erin and I are leaving fo... full info
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One buries the compost One buries the compost
One buries the compost
that has been innoculated with the micro-organisms and kept for 10 days or more. Dig a shallow trench.
The waste is mixed thoroughlyThe waste is mixed thoroughly
The waste is mixed thoroughly
with the soil and buried in sections.In 10 to 21 days, depending on the season, the waste is converted to rich compost.
The juice is removed each dayThe juice is removed each day
The juice is removed each day
from the bottom pail during the 14 days of fermentation. It can be diluted to feed plants or pured down the toilet to treat septic tanks.
Christy visits Lynette during a restChristy visits Lynette during a rest
Christy visits Lynette during a rest
from the window scrubbing.
Chris comtemplates the flashingChris comtemplates the flashing
Chris comtemplates the flashing
which must be protected before the oiling.
Action Shot!!Action Shot!!
Action Shot!!
Melody stopped by with some information to share at Lynette's. Alanah, in the background, flat-mate of Melody, was also oiling her windows that week.
No, really Lynette, don't hold back!No, really Lynette, don't hold back!
No, really Lynette, don't hold back!
Tell us what you really think!
Melody explains somethingMelody explains something
Melody explains something
while Chris hangs on to every word with rapt attention. Is that a teacup on your lap?
Margaret, standing, and RoseMargaret, standing, and Rose
Margaret, standing, and Rose
are on Chris' Shared Meal team. I helped with the preparations that day.
Everyone does great recipesEveryone does great recipes
Everyone does great recipes
on the Shared Meal nights. Here, Rose's cooked cauliflour with a poppy seed dressing, in a bed of lettuce. Yum!
Alanah prepares the agendaAlanah prepares the agenda
Alanah prepares the agenda
for a meeting after supper.
Chirs is ready to serveChirs is ready to serve
Chirs is ready to serve
at the Shared Meal. Apron with a Spanish motif brought from Spain by her friend Julio.
Lynette charges ahead with the oilingLynette charges ahead with the oiling
Lynette charges ahead with the oiling
on Chris' window while I lollygag about getting ready for the Shared Meal.
Daniel and Freida rinse their dishesDaniel and Freida rinse their dishes
Daniel and Freida rinse their dishes
after the Shared Meal. See how handy that spray faucet is? There is a big pail by Daniel for scraps for the compost.
I'd be smiling too,I'd be smiling too,
I'd be smiling too,
knowing that the Shared Meal team was going to pile my scraped and rinsed dishes in the dishwasher for deep cleaning. And the team also does the pots and clean up of the kitchen.
Janie prepares herself a hot drinkJanie prepares herself a hot drink
Janie prepares herself a hot drink
at the little coffee corner. Lots of non-caffeine choices, as well as a French press for those of us addicted to the taste of coffee.
Over 45 people showed up that nightOver 45 people showed up that night
Over 45 people showed up that night
Shared Meals are great opportunities to socialize with members you mightn't have seen for a while.
Time to chow downTime to chow down
Time to chow down
our last meal together. I am leaving in the morning. Some of the families with young children left earlier in the day for the Easter weekend with grandparents.
More shots of the crowdMore shots of the crowd
More shots of the crowd
More shots of the crowdMore shots of the crowd
More shots of the crowd
Still lots for second and for late-comersStill lots for second and for late-comers
Still lots for second and for late-comers
Rose chats with a satisfied customer before tackling the clean-up in the kitchen.



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