Any time we go to a Wwoof or Work Away or Volunteer experience it takes a bit to get used to our new surroundings. While it's always a little uncomfortable at first, we find joy in figuring it out.
Here are some things that we are experiencing right now that we wouldn't be at home:
1. We live in a fifth-wheel trailer. It's our tiny home on wheels! It's older and surely not road worthy, but it's in good shape and has everything we need. There is a little quirk to get the hot water heater to work and the door doesn't shut easily. We've had a few cute little spiders (all spiders in Canada are cute and little compared to Ecuador!) In addition, we'd been advised by Bryce that we might get some mice so we set a few traps. One of them has disappeared. We haven't sorted that out, YET! And finally, the toilet...I'll definitely leave that one to Gayle as it's likely that she post a third installment about Number 2.
2. There are stunning views. We are located on a hill above Coal Harbour which is on Stephen's Bay. We can see the main wharf, the crab and prawn boats, float planes and mountains! The tides move in and out about every 6 hours so our view of the bay is never the same.
3. There is wildlife everywhere. We see harbour seals almost every day and the deer are very tame. There are bald eagles, pine martens, sea otters and there was even a bear across the river from us. Our trailer is "inside the fence" which protects us (and the chickens) from invaders.
3. We eat breakfast in our trailer and lunches and dinners are with Bryce and Myra and sometimes their family. Bryce has a brain that is completely full of stories and local knowledge that he shares willingly. He and Myra have homesteaded this place from scratch and have travelled all over the world. Eating meals with them is always a fantastic learning experience.
4. Our morning routine now includes feeding 18 chickens and Saxton the guard dog. We also gather the eggs and play with Saxton who lives with the chickens. From what we have seen, he takes his job very seriously and raises the alarm when any potential threats come near.
5. I make coffee in this thing.
