A day in the
life...
After fetching our daily milk and cream from the village dairy, I wander
back through intensively planted garden beds, up the path to my rammed
earth house that also serves as my place of work. I find the lack of
vehicles a constant reminder of why I chose to live in an eco-village, the
walk to the village business district is pleasant and safe enough for
myself, my children and the gaggle of geese I see meandering their way
between the houses.
Of course, some of the community work away from home and they can rest
easy knowing their home is secure under the watchful eye of friendly
neighbours and that their children are being safely looked after in the
security of their own community.
I see the community homeschooled children looking so proud as they lead a
visiting group of local high school kids on a tour of our village then I
look up the valley toward our community building that doubles as a base
for the homeschoolers, my view unfettered by pylons or high tension
cables. It's true all kids seem to thrive here, even the ones just
visiting grandma for the weekend.
Grid electricity is always an option, as in every suburb but every
encouragement has been given to those who wish to invest in alternatives
such as the house with the biogas generator and the couple of households
who have decided to pool their resources and invest in a substantial solar
harvesting program.
The possibilities are ours to explore.
When you step into your house or cross your perimeter you know you are
standing on your own turf. But equally, everyone is on their own turf when
they wander through the village.
Individuality enhanced.
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