My Costa Rican Experience

Having spent the last few years feeling very restless and not sure in what direction my life was heading, I started researching voluntary work overseas but found the costs of 'gap year' companies extortionate. Delving deeper I found some superb projects, particularly Rancho Mastatal in Costa Rica, I emailed in an application for voluntary work and very luckily was offered a three month internship starting in January 2010. I am very excited but also feeling rather nervous, as I am sure I will be the oldest intern ever!!.....I will be 51 when I go and even though I am quite fit and strong, I just hope I will be able to keep up with the other interns. This is their web address http://www.ranchomastatal.com
This is my story and hopefully the start of not just one but other new experiences for me.
Philippa x

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

Woodshop

This week I have been having training in the woodshop. I managed to get a set of my own tools as another member of the group took the two hour bus ride to Puriscal. Yesterday we had a 2 hour training session on sharpening tools, I then spent almost 2 hours sharpening my chisel, if I look after it properly it will only take ten minutes sharpening every couple of weeks depending on usage to keep it in tip top condition. Now I know why my father would never let me borow his chisel!
Tomorrow we are actually going to start working on wood, not sure what I am going to make yet, will keep you posted.

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