Thailand: Kindness, Sustainability, Community

I spent 2 weeks at Peace Village in Thailand in February. I was struck by the juxtaposition of old and new in Thailand; a cell phone tower next to a temple for example. I have to say the Thai people have an energy and way that exudes kindness.

The project was a really nice balance of work, culture, relaxation, cultural exchange and fun. We were a group of 8 from 4 countries and I was the only one from the USA. The project was focused on sustainable gardening so at times the work was hard. We planted and cared for vegetables, moved compost piles, planted herbs and did general renovation and improvements on Peace Village. We also had the opportunity to visit the Ministry of Sustainability where we saw all different types of energy projects.

I loved the whole experience, the balance, the people, visiting markets, traveling by train, visiting temples, the food, new friends and everyone at Peace Village.