Oh what a crazy week. I had a bit of time to kill between leaving the beloved Harmony Farm and the Tongariro Crossing so I decided to visit this lady Angela in Gisborne. Who hadnt responded to my email. And yep she was out of town that weekend and luckily Anna said I could stay at their house for the few days I needed. I finally got to try a persimmon! It was yum! And tasted a bit like melon? One of the girls, Lisa, had been in NZ for 8 months and she is leaving in a week. When we talked about it I felt like it was me leaving I could feel her sorrow. I feel bad for whoever will have to sit next to me/her on the flight home. 16 hours+ of tears.
I got to hear about how being here has changed so many people's lives. Its so inspiring hearing about aha moments about knowing what they want out of life. I got to recommend Ron's place to others and Anna loved hearing all about it. I think she may go to visit!
And I need to tell about Harry. From Hartford. Where Hurricanes Hardly ever Happen. yes I said that. And immediately apologised because you know it happens every time to him. When I first met him i wanted/did instantly disliked him because of his accent. Horrible I know but it was exactly like some evil lord from the 1700's that wanted to steal all your money even though he has his own vast fortune. But of course I changed my mind after 5 minutes when you knew he wasnt an evil mastermind. Butttt he did go to bording school since 7 and is wicked smart. So part of my theory was correct. First impressions crack me up, they are usually way of mark. The wwoofers and anna's were too funny and i already miss them! ps. harry's last name starts with a P. and i may have said his name imitating Hermione. Once. Or twice..
Even though I was there for a total of 3 days these kids all woke up at 6 am this morning to say goodbye. Something that has never happened before at Anna's in her 3 years of wwoofing. It was honestly the sweetest. People continue to surprise me.
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