I leave South Penquite Farm in two days. My time in Bodmin Moor just flew by.. Practically because I’ve found that living on a farm in the middle of nowhere, the days became quite repetitive. But I truly enjoy this peaceful solitude in the heart of nature. I’ve found myself hiking to the same spot every evening to watch the sunset. It’s a beautiful spot on the corner of my host’s property, just at the crest of a hill overlooking…
I’ve been traveling for almost three months now… Three months! It’s only felt like a few weeks to be honest. It isn’t until I begin to feel the seasons change that I realize it.. When I first arrived it was 100°F daily and I barely wore a thing, now it gets down to the 40°F’s and I never leave the house without a jacket and scarf. Three months… Then once it hits you, what felt like was last week ends…
It’s day two here in Cornwall. This place is more beautiful than I imagined. The setting is green and mystical, seeming almost isolated from the rest of the world. It reminds me of the feeling I had when I visited Ireland at age 11. I’m living on a farm with a welcoming family in a converted apartment on the second floor barn. The animals roam freely here; I usually wake up to a flock of turkeys and chickens outside my…
The page turns and I’m off to another adventure. Cornwall to be exact; a farm at the edge of Bodmin Moor accepted my reply and I’ll be volunteering there for about two weeks, or at least until I get my internship sorted out. As much as I love the excitement and thrill of the adventure, I’m looking forward to being settled in one place for a bit. If I had fewer bags to carry, it would be another story; I…
I met up with my parents for a few days! My dad does work in England so since I’m already here my mom decided to come as well and we made a holiday out of it. I first met them in Elvetham after leaving my hosts in Sussex. We stayed at a glorious estate in the countryside that once belonged to the Seymour family; the family of Jane Seymour, 3rd wife of King Henry VIII. It’s also said to have…
What a wonderful week it’s been in Sussex. We’ve spent the past week with our lovely Workaway hosts, Charmaine and Ian, in their cozy home in Wadhurst. They have a charming cottage in a small village countryside, deep in High Weald Natural Park. Charmaine and Ian are such a sweet, inviting couple and I really enjoyed their hospitality and company this week. The work was very simple, if there was any work to do anyways. Rather I think they enjoyed…
I’m currently sitting on an old, wooden bench in St. James Park. In front of me past a small fence, lush greenery covers the grass leading to a large weeping willow and the pond. The pond is home to many ducks, geese, and swans, who all convene along the banks. Many people are out enjoying the peaceful sunshine. It seems like everything is in harmony from where I sit; the nature, the animals, the people. It is very peaceful. Autumn…
My month here in Siena is just about over; only two nights left. I have the second part of my final exam at University tomorrow, then the next day I’m out. The unknown of what’s happening next is both an exciting and a terrifying prospect that’s been staring me in the face since the beginning of August. What will I do next month? I spent some time looking for a September job on a website called www.workaway.info, where you can find…