The journey begins

Have you ever taken a wrong turn?? It's not always easy to get back on track especially when the crowd around you is pushing you along!

My life up to now was the result of a few wrong turns and has left me exhausted with citylife and the pursuit of "things". Consequently, I am extricating myself from the old and setting out on a bold new journey, one I wish I had taken years ago...... I once dreamed of working alongside others on conservation projects or even running myown lavender farm on dozens and dozens of acres. I even did vocational training in horticulture and landcare techniques but one turn after another led me into "office work" away from soils and natural ecology to a world filled with paperwork, computers and meetings! Dont get me wrong, I am appreciative of those opportunities people extended me and value the relationships along the way (I hope I have done some good work) but inside of me has been a yearning for a more wholesome life.

Step one...... Resolve to get back in touch with nature. Sell the car...check, Pack the house into storage...check, Find a river and set up tent....check!
Step two..... Become a WWOOFer (Willing Worker On Organic Farms) I purchased my WWOOF guide book with its thousands of potential host farms looking for willing workers. The scheme provides an avenue to barter 4-5hrs farmwork each day in return for meals accomodation and sharing knowledge from the hosts.

This blog is my journey into the world of WWOOFing and my journal of lessons learnt along the way.