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I'm heading back to gloomy old England in two weeks! But now I feel that Paraty is a second home, even if I don't own land I know I've got loads of friends with whom I can stay. You don't actually need money to have a slice of paradise! (although it may come with discomfort caveats!)

Truly paradise is within and we carry it with us (or not!!!) wherever we go! It is great to have support and people we love to share with in a home away from home. Seems like you're getting a good dose of the awesomeness!

Yep! Doing field work researching wild food plants is awesome! You meets lots of great people!

And get all kinds of healthy!!!

Health benefits of the fieldwork get counter-balanced by the unhealthiness of the amount of computer work that is then required!!

I hear that!!!! At least the fieldwork is there to help the balance for you. Oh so grateful for nature!