Eight Life Changing Lessons I Learned at Mountian Apple Farm

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April 30th 2015

Published: May 24th 2015

#1 Be part of the family For four weeks, I lived and worked at Mountian Apple Farm as a WWOOFer. WOOFing or World Wide Opportunities On Organic Farms, is a network where individuals volunteer 4-6 hours a day in exchange for learning about organic farming while being provided room and board). My hosts, Barbara and Rob, were so welcoming. They opened their lives to me and made feel at home. I becam... Read Full Entry

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RebekahJL

Bekah

By temperament, I am a traveler. I crave the freedom to roam, immersion into unfamiliar cultures, and spending my time working directly with people. In 2007 I started a one year adventure in Alaska that turned into five years in a blink of an eye. Alaska took me by surprise. I fell in love with the summers of hiking mountains, exploring the backcountry, and canoeing in open lakes. I equally fell for the winters of skate skiing across city trails, ice skating on frozen lakes, and camping at 10 degrees. Even work was exciting as I got to visit over 15 rural communities around the state. But afte... full info

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24th May 2015

Vicki Adams
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Happiness
Obviously it was a lot of hard work at the farm. An experience you'll never forget though. I so admire your sense of adventure and willingness to labor and learn. Not to mention the people you get to meet along the way. Very happy for you!

24th May 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Says it all
This pic and the expression on your face says it all...no words necessary...yep...other than...great pic!

24th May 2015

Eric
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Sounds wonderful!
This sounds like a great adventure! You likely meant 'Be a part of the family' for #1 though, as 'being apart' from something is being away from it :)

24th May 2015

Joe Culver
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Checkin
Hi, Rebecca! I got your post card. Just LOVE reading about your adventure(s)!! We are enjoying a fabulous spring/summer. Salmon not in rivers yet, but soon. My friend Sandra and I are going to take the canoe down the Portage River from Girdwood to the highway (about three hour float. Easy) Keep posting the good times, kiddo! One thing you have correct--live life to its fullest. You're doing great! Peace.

25th May 2015

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Brilliant blog!
I love that you shared your wise, wonderful lessons gained--ones you probably wouldn't have won from any of the fancy NGO positions you'd been hoping for. Congrats on working on your fear of heights--that may come in hands for some Kiwi climbing. I also admire that you're carrying your massage table--rather heavy, but as you say, such a great way to connect, heal and make money. What a rewarding experience and perceptive self-reflection! What will be your next adventure?

29th May 2015

Havilah
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Hello :)
Hey Bekah! Awesome entry :) The farm life sounds so dreamy! I can't even imagine 100 walnut trees! lol. Looking forward to your next post <3

30th May 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Life's lessons well worth learning
I've always been a morning person so I enjoyed your comments. Lot of hard work and a wonderful experience. One of life's rich experiences.

1st June 2015

Robbie
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Watch what you say.
I read this to Goldie. She wants to have a word with you. Me? I'm envious of your experience.

1st June 2015

Bekah
RebekahJL

Goldie
I see whose side you are on!

15th June 2015

RJT
Rachael

Taking it all in...
I love this photo! Beautiful colours, and how nice to sit back and enjoy the view and ponder life with this in front of you!

24th June 2015

Ariana Hitch
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Inspired!
Thank you for eight wonderful lessons. I feel reinvigorated already.

4th October 2015

Fred Luhrs( Grand Pa of , Athens, TN near the base of the Smoki
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Green is Beautiful
Thank You Rebekah. I can't remember, when I have ever seen a photograph depicting such a vividly green island, I wish I could be there with you. Now you have received my attention and I am looking forward to your next blog, Sari & I have been to the Hawaiian (3 different islands one each year, and didn't see any thing as gorgeous).

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