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| That cardboard box! |
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| Dancing and dressing up |
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| With Granny! |
A month has passed and I haven't written here. What have I been doing?
Since the big downpour in October the ground has been soft and damp which is perfect for digging, so I tackled some of the narrow steep terraces. I dug them over and put horse manure and straw over them then wrapped them in weed barrier, ready to plant in later. That felt good, but now I need to get more manure.
I have been slowly adding to the walls in the mud house in the village. Cob takes a long time to dry in the winter, especially since the extension is on the non sunny side of the house (in the winter it gets a little morning sun and then it's over). But that's alright as it gives me time to think about the whole place.
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| Blue bottle niches in the bathroom |
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| Interior wall between bathroom and bedroom |
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| Outside |
The vegetable garden is now looking green and full of slugs eating lettuce, chard and cabbage.... I must take down a bag of salt and make a bucket for killing them... sorry but I have to. And quite a lot of caterpillars too. I have to keep checking and smearing them to death.
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| The vegetable garden |
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| Cactus flower in studio |
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| Spinning mohair |
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| It's like spinning clouds |
Hi,
ReplyDeletemy name is Carlos, I am 37 years old and I left a life labeled as comfortable in Lisbon to live more in line with what I feel and dream. I decided to volunteer in the country side learning about self-sufficiency and permaculture, and helping people with similar ideas. I already have four months experience working in farms, I took care of an olive grove and I got a piece of land where I wish to settle down some day.
I am available to start helping now and I have a 32 year old cousin, with a degree in Environment, wanting to join me in this experience at the beginning of next week.
So, I wonder if our help is welcome at this time of your project.
Carlos
Hi Carlos,
DeleteI so seldom get feedback in my blog that I didn't notice your comment until today.
We do have volunteers sometimes. Usually for two weeks at a time as we love to be alone, too!
If you are interested why not come and visit if you are nearby?
Thank you for contacting me.
Email me or facebook message.
Best wishes
Veronica