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    Sophie waits for dinner. On the table rests the fresh bread made earlier. Before eating there is a minute of silence and then a song. Life on this farm is all about living off the land and maintaining sustainable practices. by: aroundland Views[218] Till mixes the dough for the bread. The amount of mixing is shared between whoever is present at the farm. It takes about 2 and a half hours to get a good consistency, all the while Bob Marley's This well sustains all life on the farm. The water is taken straight from this spot and tastes pure and refreshing. When reaching down and scooping up a glass it's best to take from the top so as not to retain any sand in your drink. by: aroundland Views[242] Till works on a new project for the farm. The dance floor was built using wood from the field and will host a number of people for an upcoming party. On this farm in rural France visitors can come and stay for as long as they want, on the condition that they help with daily functions. There are caravans located along the property along with several rooms within the farmhouse and the area is decorated with projects and artwork done by past inhabitants. Till has lived here for 4 years and remarks that it's only a pit-stop before he reaches Morocco. by: aroundland Views[242] This may look like a graveyard for trees but this area provides wood for building, cooking and heating, which sustains the farm through long winter months. The land also feeds the grazing goats and houses many wild mushrooms. by: aroundland Views[194]
     

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    Wednesday, 3 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    To be honest, I’m not much of a photographer; in fact I really only started taking pictures shortly before I left for Europe on May 6th. The camera I am using is my brother’s old Nikon D40 and I love figuring out new ideas for pictures with it. Before ... Read more >
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