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Brazil
Staying this days with Tania at the eco village was a life changing experience. She is full of knowledge about life and nature, and I really learned a lot with her and with the environment itself. We worked hard, but it was worth the effort. The place is also really beautiful and peaceful, I just loved it.
almost 10 years ago
Thank you, Fernanda, for your presence and the energy you brought to each activity. I write on behalf of Tânia, who at that time was your host (she is currently on retreat). Sorry, as we recently understood how this other part of comments works...
Everything is transformed with every passage here within the group or among individuals, who receive from the transformed corners and in the houses the good intention and care of the previous travelers who rolled up their sleeves. Thus, you were inside a continuous cycle that represents a sound in this 'Canção do Ser,' as Arawikay means. We recommend to others your search and dedication, your sound! Warm regards, Ely (on behalf of Tânia).
Argentina
La experiencia fantástica, Eli y Tania son dos anfitrionas súper amorosas, con la mejor disposición y una energía divina, el lugar también es mágico al medio del morro, el trabajo es un poco pesado pero justamente por eso las horas de trabajo se pasan volando, lo único a tener en cuenta, llevar mucho repelente y ropa adecuada para el trabajo porque hay muchos mosquitos
almost 4 years ago
Great experience with you all!!!! Very dear!
As we have 6 types of applications (6 different activity titles: some very outdoorsy, others in semi-open locations and others inside physical structures), the WP can search on the page for each of the possible activities within these different environments to choose the right one.
It is important that each worldpackers choose, according to the season that comes, what would make for him an outdoor activity more enjoyable or less taxing if he wishes.
Summer is a humid subtropical climate in this region of Brazil, so mosquitoes and heat are normal at times of the day. Winter is already cold. For that reason, we do not stay in the sun for five hours, or in the cold, never in the rain. Yes we divide the time with other activities different or similar in other areas.
Appropriate clothing is necessary to avoid discomfort from bites in rural areas. (fabrics that do not generate heat and avoid bites and legs and feet covered)
There are guidelines within each application, such as: bring repellent, ointments for those who are allergic, field clothing. There are several times of the year without mosquitos.
The agro-forest activity always requires more stamina and more dynamic physical effort for those who want to have daily practice and to contribute to the maintenance of this area. If choosing other activities, you can always spend a few shorter moments on this activity as well.
Just like you, every WP on arrival can opt to be open to many other activities and thus we can rotate more, according to local physical needs and adapt to weather-related issues.
Thanks for your beautiful flexibility from both of you and attention to the whole proposal. A big hug!!!
Brazil
Viver com a Ely e a Tânia foi um presente, grandes mulheres com muito conhecimento sobre permacultura, agrofloresta, horta sintropica e meio ambiente, desde que começaram o projeto conseguiram restaurar 4 nascentes de água do terreno, é realmente incrível e admirável. Lá você vai ter uma imersão na natureza, eu por exemplo não tive sinal por todos os dias, outros voluntários tinham, fui no verão então enfrentei muitos mosquitos mas também vi muitos pássaros. É um lugar de conexão interna e com a natureza e as anfitriões ajudam muito nisso! São ótimas companhias e vivemos grandes momentos!
almost 4 years ago
Grateful to Dedé for your presence and contributions! Birds are inspirations and truly lead us to contemplation and a sense of peace.
Moments of mosquitoes in the summer challenge us anywhere and disperse us the moment we are connected. Life is this: mosquitoes serve to learn to defend ourselves from what is persistent and poke us, taking us off our focus (an analogy... haha. You know what I mean about what we exchanged one day)
Regarding the signal, here we only get TIM in the region (as the pages say). Others don't (or if the device is good, sometimes there may be some network).
But it is also a place for purification; we always suggest avoiding use, disconnect more to connect with nature and let leisure be different, giving more meaning to the passage through Arawikay.
We can always send a private message from our cell phone to a family member or they can call us if they need something urgent. Or, with a car, go to stable network points.
I noticed you made a connection with the waters of the river, with reflections, with coexistence, with the practice of the garden (among others). Take this forward in your life project. A big hug and gratitude; we appreciate your presence.
Germany
A partir do primeiro dia eu senti bem recebido na casa da Eliana e Taiane. Elas são pesssoas muito simpáticas com personalidades fortes. Estar hospedada numa comunidade com objetivos e opiniões similares me deixou sentir como numa família. Ser parte essa comunidade fortaleceu o meu ponto de vista acerca da uma vida ecológica e consciente. Estou muito grata por essa oportunidade e quero agradecer para essa semana dentro da natureza. Amei!!
over 4 years ago
Thank you, Carla! You are now part of the nomad family! Welcome back whenever your heart brings you back. Until then... Enjoy the diversity of places and initiatives, since Brazil is beautiful and gracious (Just don’t get involved in politics... haha).
Thank you for your strength here and for the wonderful camaraderie. You are a very special person. Hugs from us!
Brazil
Tânia e Eliana são anfitriãs maravilhosas, compartilhamos muitas conversas, pontos de vista, trabalho, musica e comidas boas. Aprendi muito sobre permacultura, agrofloresta, e ainda pude por a mão na massa em tarefas como marcenaria e roçada. Eliana me deu indicações musicais maravilhosas. Vou levar a experiência para a vida toda! Indico para todos que queiram a experiência de viver contato com a natureza como uma alternativa de vida mais sustentável.
over 4 years ago
Between different generations it's very good to share archives of music and what it produces in each generation. Even good music we must preserve on this planet! In the end... Everything is vibration. Gardens vibrate, handcrafted objects vibrate inside the house, social interactions vibrate. Nature is pure vibration.
Arawikay means "Song of the Self" or "Song of all beings." We people vibrate in feelings, in movement, in thoughts. We are a sound. The unique, life-attuned musicality of each person is what makes up a good society. Keep making music out there, Henrique! Safe travels. Gratitude for your time with us.
Spain
Fue una experiencia increíble. Las anfitrionas son personas súper especiales y lindas. Dispuestas a ofrecer lo mejor en cada momento. Aprendí muchísimo de mí misma, de la biodiversidad del lugar, sobre otras formas de vivir en conexión con la naturaleza y los recursos que ella tiene. Me encantó los momentos de meditación y las charlas e intercambios de ideas y cultura en los almuerzos. El trabajo me resultó bastante duro. Consistió en limpiar y organizar como un almacén y limpiar quintales. Los desayunos y la comida de Tania son inmejorables, todo natural y casero. Gracias por tanto.
over 4 years ago
Hello Dafner. You were very dear, little Spaniard!
That's how it is; learning comes from the unexpected and from the expected between visitors and hosts.
Both involve self-knowledge, knowing how we meet with tools, people, with spaces beautiful or neglected in order to harmonize them, how we are with our body and health, with our focus of attention, with our willingness, with our abilities or talents or rhythm or need for rest.
Volunteering is a field of tests, challenges, achievements, knowledge, interaction, rules, flexibilities, transparency, agreements, a joint force. A give and receive from all sides. It’s lovely.
Make the most of it because there is a diversity in this and each place will leave you something different and you will carry from it something different.
Have wonderful travels and thanks for your presence. And when you return to the Canary Islands please send a hello to Tenerife from me. Kisses from both of us!!!
Brazil
A ecovila foi minha primeira escolha na plataforma WP mas que por desencontros causados pela pandemia e férias não evoluiu. Entendi, agora sim, era o momento correto para vivenciar essa experiência que além de muito especial foi de muitos aprendizados. Tânia e Eliana são mulheres sábias que plantam para além das belezas da Aldeia, a vida. Há sempre um olhar atencioso para cada detalhe, nas harmonizações, nas atividades, nas deliciosas comidinhas, na conversas, no convite para refletir e estar presente. Me senti abraçada e sou muito grata por ter vivido intensamente estes 5 dias
over 4 years ago
Hello dear! Such a beautiful energy and your presence. What we started by dismantling as a structure and doing below the flower bed already vibrates with color and grows. Your energy seed in this place has already brought someone who continued to design and set up part of the structure. And even the words spoken and written will come together to form the dynamics of the metaphorical! We have already cut wood for this board. The tea house is moving slowly, but it will go forward (in the rain); surely it will be ready when a bed in the garden offers these teas. Everything is a cycle... The gardens and the pruning turned out well; these two figures above in the photos received your energy and continued as part of these steps. No one knows how things synchronize, so it's beautiful to perceive environments. A big hug and gratitude for your will. Safe travels. Light!
Brazil
A profundidade dos 5 dias em a ecovila fez parecer que fiquei muito mais tempo. Tanto o trabalho como o ócio se davam de uma maneira criativa, reflexiva e metamórfica. Tudo isso ao redor da imensidão de seres e histórias que fazem do lugar um microcosmos onde tudo parece acontecer por um ou vários motivos que o acaso, não por acaso, vai reunindo. Fazia tempo que não me sentia tão presente. O trabalho com a terra foi revigorante, e a condução da Tânia (de uma sabedoria de outro mundo) ampliava a percepção sobre as práticas que, construídas em conjunto, fluíam sinergicamente. Aprendi demais :))
almost 5 years ago
Thank you, Henrique. You have been a rock of peace! I’m glad the place gave you this sense of being present. From the here and now, all journeys to the future are born and they set the past right. The earth revives because she is a giving Pachamama, and to her we owe our care, protection and nourishment.
May Gaia-Earth Mother always inspire you. Safe travels and thank you for your collaboration.
Brazil
A experiência de voluntariado na Bioaldeia a ecovila foi maravilhosa! Tânia abriu as portas de sua morada com coração. Me ensinou com paciência as tarefas diárias, a importância de conectar comigo mesma, com a tarefa, com a natureza. As tarefas envolveram desde troca de porteira, pintura, até pomar e horta sintropica, o que foi perfeito. O time de voluntários se conectou harmonicamente. Tânia foi respeitosa com os horários e excelente anfitriã, além de fazer uma comidinha deliciosa. Senti a felicidade dela por nós voluntários, estarmos presentes. Minha primeira experiência foi maravilhosa.
almost 5 years ago
Hello Camila. I’ve returned from Argentina and I’m resuming answering. I met this lovely gatekeeper and the care your group showed together with Tânia.
Many people start their first WP experiences here to then head out on the road of adventures and learning.
It seems that in this place the call is to give a first push by clarifying clearer purposes so that each person can follow their own path. This is also what called me one day...
Each photo of the person above you on this list continued something from your collaborative contribution here, felt something from your energy and left it for the following WP, for us and for the other programs. This is how the cycle works. Gratitude for your presence and collaboration! Much peace.
Brazil
Fui muito bem recebida pela Tania e Eliana, e aceita pela gatinha Luneta. Local completamente imerso na natureza. Aprendi sobre sustentabilidade e um pouquinho do uso da lavanda e manjericão. Tania me conduziu no auxílio da roçada e poda de árvores, com cuidado e atenção com meu corpo. A máquina de costura não quiz me ajudar no começo, mas Tania conseguiu domesticar a fera e o trabalho fluiu. Almoço e jantar eram momentos especiais, começando pela harmonização dos alimentos e seguindo com conversas muito interessantes. "Nobre terra, nobre sol, nobre gente, jamais os esqueceremos."
almost 4 years ago
Grateful, dear, for your lovely visit and collaboration!
You were the first person registered for this vacancy since the craft of sewing is increasingly being lost across generations, unfortunately.
We only realized with you how essential it is to discuss in advance the equipment we have, yes.
Our setup seems very vintage.
I think we will indeed ask those who can to bring their own machine to optimize, to make it pleasant for those who practice this beautiful craft and even to learn more about the right materials to work with sewing.
We handle many trades well, practically nothing with this craft. Nothing like learning with every visit.
Gratitude for your patience, adaptability, and collaboration!
It was wonderful meeting you and seeing your proactivity and positive energy.
Wishing you good adventures and meetings on WP and decisions in life!
Hugs from both of us and Lunetta!
