Finally rain. Alberto is a bringer of much needed moisture to the drought filled wet lands here at the hostel. The lowering water level of the duckpond is finally getting a quenching, and the veggies and flowers will only further explode. The cool weather and the warm lake are an excellent combination, especially for a night swim. We are greatful for our newest team member here, Chandel, hailing from Manitoba, Canada. Chandel joins us after spending the last month bicycling between organic farms with our old gardener friend Mike Joe. Hostel life has been peaceful this week, and we are hoping to finish the chicken coop very soon. Still no range hen hatchlings but the baby chics we have are doing well. Be well readers, and may the forest be with you…

Mikey, Nikki and Jeremy