Well, friends, I've been here three weeks, and it's about time I fulfill my promise and start blogging about my adventures. I live in a little cabin with a large comfy bed, a sink which comes from a rainwater cistern, and a large sampling of spider and beetle-life. Because I'm tired right now, I'll write more later about my experiences so far and give a synopsis and a few pictures.

Some examples of skills, experience, and knowledge gained so far:

• Chickens may be happily toted from spot A to spot B by placing them one on top of another--upside down--in a roomy bag.
• I can now fix the throttle cable in a lawn mower.
• Brakes are overrated. Our beater doesn't have any, and I can (kind-of/not-really) drive it without killing anyone.
• I can hoe like a pro. 
• I have used a real machete. From Brazil.
• Yogurt is very easy to make.
• Through careful scientific research, I can confirm that insects compose the majority of life on earth.
• Some weeds are yummy.
• I am no longer afraid of spiders, june bugs, or the dark.

My outdoor kitchen. 

Call me Thoreau. The water cooler is quite festive, don't you think?

My favorite lunch: poached eggs on a bed of salad greens and fresh dill. Oh, and wine.

This is the view out of my outhouse. Mornings often mist and fog.

I live at the top of this hill. 

One of the house gardens. The damn deer constantly sneak in despite 10 foot fences.

My shower below the guest house. 

A view down to the pond.