I was chatting with Rae from African Bliss this morning (If you haven't tried their soap you really should). We were saying that there is always so much to do on a farm- no matter how small it is- that perhaps a commune or kibbutz system is the right way to go.
Think about it. If you are really looking for a decent quality of life, good untainted food and personal security, it could take you all day just to keep up. And it is on my part. After cleaning house, doing washing, cooking and baking, playing with Max and doing school, feeding and caring for animals, all I really have time for is a bit of weeding or watering. Where's the sense in having this beautiful place if you can't go exploring and enjoying it?
Must investigate this as a whole idea...
Plastering and more
Sorry for the lack of progress reports but here are a few pictures to show where we are now. The internal walls are drywall on timber frames...
-
People often ask me about our toilet situation. They ask as we are big on managing all our waste and saving water. Imagine! Water is scarce... -
So I think it has been almost a year since I last posted. Many reasons why but the main reason has been a lack of power at a time when I c... -
Yes, I know. Almost a whole year without any posts. Well I have been a very busy girl. We moved amid a LOT of rain and some small drama...
No comments:
Post a Comment