Archives for "April, 2010"

Posted by Ben on 21st April 2010
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Good times in Gordonton

Judith Chrystall feels more like a long lost auntie than a host. She is only too happy to get a few jobs done around the place, but it’s all managed with a cheeky sense of humour and when you’re finished for the day, you can almost guarantee a big feed and heartfelt thanks. Judith lives [...]

Posted by Zoe on 20th April 2010
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New Zealand Continued… by Zoe

I have not been thinking about my blog because I have been too busy exploring! So to tell you all the things that I have ben doing, I am going to give you a review now. A few weeks ago we stayed at Don & Davina’s house in New Zealand. At their place there was [...]

Posted by Ben on 13th April 2010
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Social Sustainability

Don and Davina Derecort are the embodiment of generosity. They are relaxed, easy going and not too fussed about their WWOOFers doing a whole lot of work. Our first day at their place sums things up nicely… First off, Davina drives half an hour to come and pick us up, then upon arrival at her [...]

Posted by Ben on 7th April 2010
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Hamilton Highlights

Hamilton. Following our stint at New Zealand’s first Earthship, we ventured to the nearby town of Hamilton, population 150 000-ish Our trip coincided with the annual hot air balloon festival, which was actually far more spectacular than you’d think and dawn on our first morning saw balloons lofting into the clear, brisk Autumn sky and [...]