Having arrived to be a volunteer at Kalikalos 3 days ago, I wanted to gather some of my first impressions, both to remind myself of the experience, and to communicate to others who may feel like coming here. New place, new people, new rhythms and new community, all too much to explain really, too much information! So I've distilled some moments in 5 haiku, I hope they communicate something of the feel and colours here.
THE COMMUNITY
Strangers welcome me
This place is warming my skin
And soothing my soul
THE LAND
Where land meets water
Verdant, fertile, fruiting green
Pink roses, blue sky
THE KITCHEN
Purple,red,green,white
And the softest rosey blush
Colours we can eat!
THE SEA
Such a unique blue
Turquoise cannot describe this
Clear crystal holding
TAI CHI AT PLAKA BEACH
Stillness is the dance
Beauty moving with the sea
In flow we are one
On I go into my fortnight!....
Sharon Usher, Oxford
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