A big ol' storm!

Last week, we had a humongous storm that killed 17 people in the area. Luckily, no one was hurt at the FFH, and the downed trees and branches gave our volunteers something to do for the following week. Brush had to be cleared, branches chopped into firewood, and leaves raked.

A downed pine tree brought with it a flying ant's nest, and Seba bravely smoked out the ants. Yes, there was honey in it, and yes, it was good. We were without power for the week, which meant that we were also without water. The city brought by water after several days, but we had to take the self-sacrificing steps first of not showering (despite Sol's protests!).

Other work progressed nicely, with work nearly completed on the new cesspit. Here, Gus--handyman and electrician extraordinaire--stands in the lovely trench that he, Ted, and Mark dug to connect the new cesspit. Over the next few weeks, we'll be putting the finishing touches on the new bathroom, preparing the garden for new crops, and enjoying the soccer pitch, now reopened after being closed thanks to fallen branches.

The past few weeks

Hello!!

My name is Vashti and I've been a volunteer on the farm for the last month. Here's on update on what's been going on...

                                                     Charlotte, Vashti, Laura and Sabastian
                                              Litte do we know what we're about to get into.

                                                               Trying our best to Tango

Mark and Sol arranged a professor of Tango to come give us a lesson and it was amazing! All of us had a great time and even though there were stumbles and someone's foot was damaged (sorry Charlotte) we enjoyed every minute!!                         

                                                                     The professionals

                                                                    Tango therapy

But don't think all we do on this farm is dance!! We've been making progress with the hostel bathroom and shower. The walls are almost completely finished and the facilities are almost up and running. It's hard work and I usually walk away covered with mud from head to toe, but I also walk away satisfied that I did my part. Even though it isn't finished I feel content knowing I contributed a little and someday soon it'll be completed and be there for all the volunteers to enjoy!!

                                                         Mark working in the garden.

                      The garden is coming along great and we often dine on the yummy veggies.