We spent the last 2 weeks at the most special place in North Wales called Cefnddeudwr (still not sure how its pronounced but its something like kevin-day-dew). It was the only place perhaps in all 5 of our wwoof trips so far that provided us the enrivonment and vibe for us to really reflect on our journey so far.
This was the first time, we got to wake up to a view of mountains in this land. Literally surrounded by the amazing snowdonia woods that is now protected and few mountain bikers and walkers use the place for pleasure. On a few evenings, the stars shone so so brightly in the nightime sky, once again brings me a sense of wonder and awe of the world and how we're occupying such a small part and small time in history. Star gazing, I believe is so essential and healthy for all of us and all of life. Puts things in perspective without the need for any use of words.
We got to share the company and love of the few farm pets that were so endearing and everybit as human as a human can be. My whole life, I've never really enjoyed the company of a pet or animal. And in the last 2 months, we've had such wonderful pleasure playing, petting, cuddling, talking to the animals. They might not have the same brain capacities as us, but in comparison, they're so innocent. And I think about how we're all connected in this world (we're all distant relatives anyway) , the earth is for all creatures to share, and knowing how vulnerable animals are in the hands of man... We should all try our best to befriend an animal, get to know them a little bit, and u realise how incredibly reliant they are on us to ensure we dont fuck up this world any more than it already is. We met Peeper the gorgeous goose, Rosco a friendly lovely fun puppy & said goodbye to a wise old dog, Ratty.
From feeling the love at the Cefnddeuddwr home, we felt the love both Tyr and John had for each other, the land, the world. And it was with that, we both feel so much stronger than before to go out there to get what we want in life.
Our host Tyr and Rosco!
Peeper!
Clear signs in the compost loo if you feel shy about using the woods instead
Dextor cows enjoying the sun...
Bjorn and Rosco taking a break from pulling bracken to have a little waltz.
We've been in London for the weekend, leaving for Scotland tomorrow! Its was as usual, fun but hectic. And although I've lived in a city all my life, and London for 2 years... it was a definitely a slight shock to the system to come from so much green, hills, sheep, skies to buildings, concrete, and signs! SIGNS everywhere! That was the thing I felt the most the whole weekend. London is just full of signs and words and messages! Posters, advertisments, shop signs, its overwhelming. I love London for its eccentricity, its diversity in race and culture (Its very comforting to see all colours, shapes and sizes of people in one place). For its history everywhere. Buildings, roads, shops and pubs etc. But I think people were always meant to be part of nature, and not apart from it. And we're happy that tomorrow, we're getting closer to be part with it soon!
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