.............and then one day while searching the internet , I stumbled upon the volunteer work exchange programmes.
www.helpx.net
HelpX is an online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&Bs, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation.
HelpX is provided primarily as a cultural exchange for working holiday makers who would like the opportunity during their travels abroad, to stay with local people and gain practical experience. In the typical arrangement, the helper works an average of 4-5 hours per day and receives free accommodation and meals for their efforts.
and there were more.....
www.wwoof.org
Information exchange for volunteer workers and the organic WWOOF host farms who offer a learning and working opportunity.
I was amazed at this simple idea ! It is an excellent way to travel and see the world.
I listed the farm as a host....and was immediately inundated with offers from volunteers!
and then the race was on!
We had to finish BASIC living amenities before our first volunteers arrived!
Alex was the first volunteer, all the way from Canada and would not accept no for an answer - he was prepared to help build toilets and showers and rough it out !
Now remember, Claude was still struggling with THE pit.
The pit/trench has been dug......
Jope striking a pose in the newly dug trench
The septic toilet has been built and was in place
BUT
then the rains came again and filled the pit with water.....
the pipes and fittings got damaged
and we were back to nearly square one!
but Claude is a Capricorn....
he kept pushing on.....
and on..............
and after loads and loads of stones were dumped in the pit...it was all in place
and the pit was covered.....
Some serious hard work then started on our ablution facilities
and structures started to appear......
more about the campsite in my next blog.......
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