So I have been on the farm for nearly 2 and a half days now. Already I could write pages upon pages about what I have learned. But I´ll spare you for now. Besides...I have yerba mate to drink. So here then is a very basic breakdown of where I am.
I am on a small family owned farm near the town of Albardon, Argentina. It is owned and operated by a couple, Pedro and Lucia, who were formally investment bankers. Four years ago, they acquired this land from their family and two years ago they began to dedicate their life to this place. As of now, it is a fully operational farm and educational center. We receive schools from around San Juan and host them on the farm for a day. As of right now, we have a pool, a greenhouse full of plants, two horses, five cows, ten goats, countless chickens, many rabbits, a few llamas, a peacock, brand new kittens (maybe 2 weeks old), and old one-eared dog, apricot trees (that produce 2 kilos of apricots every day), a garden with fruits and vegies, a vineyard, a wooded playset, and tons of flowers (including daisies). Right now, the WWOOFers are working to improve and maintain the farm so that one day it can become a restaurant and eco-tourist destination. We are building a store, planting a lot, clearing land, and making TONS of food (including bread...there is SO much bread). Along with me, there is a lovely couple from Australia, two girls from Germany, two Antonios (one from France and one from the check-republic, and two Americans from California who left today). We spend our time working, cleaning, hanging out, speaking tons of Spanish, drinking matte, and loving life. It´s incredible.
Expect more updates very soon about food, about some recently acquired skills, and about a theory I am developing on the yoga of farming.
Un gran abrazo.
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