Wow I made it! Four months of very strict diet to allow my immune system to calm down and my kidneys to stabilise. At least, that was the intention. Very vividly I remember, when I visited my nephrologist just before Christmas, this chilled out feeling that everything would be fine. I had been feeling strong … Continue Reading
A lot has happened on the finca the past month. There are now 2 builders Koker and Juan Carlos, working here to do the main building that needs to happen. They are really great and creative with building, making it as natural and sustainable as possible. I’m learning a lot of construction Spanish, trying to … Continue Reading
And just when you think the rollercoaster is over and you can take a nice long calm breath and chill out, something else happens.On the plane back to Spain I was feeling quite emotional. Relieved to go back, or so I thought. When I arrived in Sevilla, Charlie came to pick me up. Normally, after … Continue Reading
The journey South, after saying goodbye to Charlie and the North of Spain, was quite quick. In the North, I had very much enjoyed the beautiful beaches and the mountainous scenery. Although with my van they had been quite the challenge. Lotje could have done with some extra horsepower… But we always managed :). I … Continue Reading
After the Living Village festival and some back-to-reality days at my parents and the hospital, it was time to leave the Netherlands again. Off to France to Nibana! The Nibana festival was in immense ride. It started off quite relaxed for Mirte and me. The first 2 days we could just arrive and peacefully land, … Continue Reading