Well here I am in Oaxaca, actually about to leave in a few hours. I've been working on another WWOOF farm for the last 2 weeks north of the city in Santiaguito, Etla. This farm is way different than the last one I was on - this one is on ranch land (meaning few trees), and there are LOTS of animals. Primarily because it is an educational farm for kids to come learn and be exposed to different animals. Really it's more like a zoo, except that the animals that live here were brought in injured or rescued from the black market, etc. They are animals that can't be returned to the wild (much as we'd like them to survive out there) and they range from crocs to spider monkeys, an ostrich, emu, a pregnant horse, ... read more

Hi all! Well I´m hear in rural Michoacán...off the main road and hitchhiking into town (with friends) just like I´d said I wouldn´t do. Just goes to show that you can never really make promises. Anyways, I got here okay from Morelia (which is actually not that far away) and everyone here is nice and friendly - I´m living in the forest WWOOFing at this place called The Bosque, visit http://www.bosquevillage.com for more details. While I´ve been here for the last 2 weeks there have been 8-12 other volunteers from Germany, Canada, Montana, Colorado, France, Holland, Sweden, and England along with the owner Brian (originally from Washington state) and his partner Marie. This place isn´t really a farm, but an eco-village and we work everyday to build houses out of cob (earth materials, clay, sawdust, etc.), ... read more

Ahhhh my trip begins with a visit to my very close friend Clara in L.A. There I went to yoga, walked the beach, and ate SO much delicious food...french food I might add. Well, Clara's family is french which means we ate the ever-so-delicious french food of crepes. Yes, that's right - put those 12 eggs in with lemon zest, a few cups of flour and milk, a pinch of salt into that bowl and voilá: a suave pancake to be filled with oh such delicious things like brie, grilled onions and spinach, tapenade...or for a dessert style you´ve got nutella, raspberry jam, butter, salt, lebneh (strained yogurt)...delicioso! Lucian (Clara´s bro), expert in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) also taught me some self-defense moves for my travels to accompany my pepper spray...all set! Well, somehow on the ... read more

Hello everyone, I guess it's been awhile. I just celebrated Halloween festivities here on island last weekend and friday night which included much dancing to the celebrated music of Kurt Shindler, a favorite local artist who just plays some good island dance jams. I dressed up as a Taino (indigenous people from island) woman complete with plant leaves coming out of my hair, although I was also mistaken for Pocahontas and Jungle Queen. Photos attached. Also a new development for the past week and a half is that I finally got on the insurance here so am now able to drive!!! On the left side of the road, mind you. Actually it's been an incredibly easy transition and I didn't have to think twice about it after the first trip out. I also get to drive ... read more

wooooo last week went by fast! i've been busy working out in the fields harvesting lettuce (the first salads i've had for awhile!), harvesting baby pineapples to plant soon, weeding, harvesting limes (70 pounds today!). when working with pineapples you should wear long sleeves and pants because you will get scratched up, no joke. well, i was stubborn (hey, it's humid and hot here!) and now my arms and legs are a bit inflamed. but kyle found the VERY last ripe pineapple and let me eat it because i haven't experienced a pineapple here yet, and it was so delicious and sweet! oh yeah, and i have a little mango rash again (i can't help it if mangos are the most delicious fruit and i keep eating them. and i'd do it again!). however, we're nearing ... read more