Postcode: 2540
Days of Work: 10
Dates: 1st August 2013 – 10th August 2013
People: Mark and Jenny (Host), Meguyme (Japanese WWOOFer), Other Family Members

I ended up going back to Mark and Jenny’s and completing another 10 days of work for them since I enjoyed the experience so much the first time around, and they needed an extra pair of hands. There was the added bonus this time that there was another WWOOFer staying, so I got to share the awesomeness that is working for Mark and Jenny with Meguyme, who was from Japan. Also got to practice my Japanese again.

The Grand Return
My work was generally the same as before, so I knew what I was doing this time. I’ll tell you this – there is nothing like just you and nature! Just working alone, in the middle of a field, with the trees and your thoughts as company – it’s an unbelievable feeling and seriously calming. It gives you a strange inner peace. The best thing about returning to the farm, had to be that I was able to finish ‘my’ field, which I started on my first visit.

My Field
The field holds trees between 6months and 3years old. Of course, trimming and shaping is a bit like painting the Golden Gate Bridge – as soon as it’s done, it needs doing again. So, as well as finishing the remaining trees, I was making regular visits back to the original trees to re-trim, re-shape and remove dead branches.

Saying Goodbye
It was definitely a sad thing to have to say goodbye to everyone and the tree farm, and definitely an experience I will keep in my heart for all the right reasons this time! So, a final picture of me with my trees!