As part of our
State of Change we decided to start our Irish adventure by working on farms. What could be more different from our stereotypical office jobs than rolling up our sleeves and getting down and dirty with nature?
We were able to find our farming "jobs" through an organization called Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (
WWOOF). Through WWOOF we are able to look at over 400 organic farmer profiles in Ireland and reach out to the farms we like and see if they need a hand. In exchange for our work the farmers put a roof over our heads and food in our bellies.
Similar to our hostel experience, we arrived on our first farm (20km outside Limerick) not knowing what to expect. Once again we were pleasantly surprised. Mike, the farm owner, has been exceptionally welcoming and has made us feel right at home. Mike's farm consists of an orchard with 300 apple/pear/plum trees, 600 blueberry bushes and 40 blackberry bushes. He's also added a couple of mini cows this year. Here's a few photos from the first days on the farm.
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Desk outside the farm house
Whenever MB misses her office she sits here.
Strangely enough the only time she sat at the desk was for this photo. |
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| Mini cows. MB says they produce milk for the single serve milk cartons. |
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| View from the orchard - the rolling hills of Ireland |
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| Apple tree before weeding |
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| Apple tree after weed killer experts MB and Scott get their hands on it |
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| Orchard cup holder |
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| MB working hard |
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| Scott working not as hard |
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| Fruits of our labour - YUM APPLES! |
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