Thursday 29 September 2011
Tuesday 27 September 2011
The Cs of the Huon are Calling
Two Saturdays ago, we headed from Hobart to the Huon to view a house for sale. I'd eyed it off for some time on a website and finally decided it was time to have a look. Whilst I thought SOLD had been imprinted on my heart from the web site viewing alone, seeing the property for real cemented it, and in my mind I had found a new home. An existing contract and some other issues meant that this was a dream to be worked hard for but I am hoping that they will be overcome and the house will eventually be ours.
So begins what I hope will be a journey from the city to the country and what for us will be the beginning of a new life. If I reflect on what life in the country means to me it's about the peace and serenity of being connected to the land, opportunities to live more organically and sustainably with growing our own food and produce and sharing the same with others. The sense of community that comes with living in rural regions, along with the creativity and innovation that is the hallmark of country living and the lure of a more rewarding life. The time feels right, and I desperately long to make the move and challenge myself to new ways of being and living.
Shortly after, I hit the web looking for local community diaries in search of what our intended new community would have to offer culturally, artistically and for opportunities to connect with others living nearby. What I stumbled across is something I have never really explored before and that was blogging. My first read of a 'local' blog took me back with its wit, insights and commitments to ethical living. I read of cooks, food producers, artisans and people just generally reflecting on the wonders and rewards of being immersed in the beauty of the Huon. Inspired, I decided to chronicle my journey towards hopefully the same end. I apologise in advance for the crudeness of the writing and my lack of expertise with this medium but with time I hope there will be moments of inspiration and even a glimmer of entertainment in my writing.
Thanks to all who inspired me with their blogs and if you see that you are being followed then you will know that your words will have in some way inspired me. I hope that I will be down your way soon and permanently! And...when oh when will the next pork, cider and trivia night be??
So begins what I hope will be a journey from the city to the country and what for us will be the beginning of a new life. If I reflect on what life in the country means to me it's about the peace and serenity of being connected to the land, opportunities to live more organically and sustainably with growing our own food and produce and sharing the same with others. The sense of community that comes with living in rural regions, along with the creativity and innovation that is the hallmark of country living and the lure of a more rewarding life. The time feels right, and I desperately long to make the move and challenge myself to new ways of being and living.
Shortly after, I hit the web looking for local community diaries in search of what our intended new community would have to offer culturally, artistically and for opportunities to connect with others living nearby. What I stumbled across is something I have never really explored before and that was blogging. My first read of a 'local' blog took me back with its wit, insights and commitments to ethical living. I read of cooks, food producers, artisans and people just generally reflecting on the wonders and rewards of being immersed in the beauty of the Huon. Inspired, I decided to chronicle my journey towards hopefully the same end. I apologise in advance for the crudeness of the writing and my lack of expertise with this medium but with time I hope there will be moments of inspiration and even a glimmer of entertainment in my writing.
Thanks to all who inspired me with their blogs and if you see that you are being followed then you will know that your words will have in some way inspired me. I hope that I will be down your way soon and permanently! And...when oh when will the next pork, cider and trivia night be??
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