Argentina: Organic Farm Work

People make the experience for me. Colombia has been my favorite country, not for the sights, but for the people and the same holds true for the organic farm. The wonderful Hare Krishnas on the farm welcomed me into their community, taught me about their religion, and embraced me as one of their own. If I had not been so impulsive to buy a ticket to Ecuador, I would have stayed so much longer.

My cabin accommodation included a bunkbed, which I eventually shared with another American girl, and a shared bathroom.


Besides the religious ceremonies and yoga I attended, I also did farm work. The farm has been around for 12 years and they grow mainly vegetables and have started to grow fruit trees. I worked from around 8am to 1pm each day tending to their vegetables and working on their garden.


Their main garden for some reason needed a complete revamp. I pulled out the old stuff, removed the weeds and planted new flowers. This took up most of my time. Below are some pics of it in the process.




I also worked on a side garden out front removing all the dead stuff and old roots.


In terms of the vegetables, I cleaned green onions that we had just picked; they sell in these in town. In another patch of the farm, I removed the old roots getting my hands dirty in the process while trying not to kill any of the worms in the way.

I also planted broccoli. I can't say that I have a green thumb and I do hope that all those little guys survive.

Overall, my 4 short days on the farm easily could have been a month. Being one with the earth is such an incredible experience and to eat healthy every day was such a nice change of pace from the fried food I grab on the streets. The relaxing environment was great for internal reflection, something I need to do more of as my year off is coming to an end.