Island life is one of the most relaxing, productive and beautiful lives to live. The people that inhabit islands are on their own time and have this remarkable sense of self reliance that highly populated areas may have forgotten about. If someone is unable to complete handy work around the house, it will fall apart. Hiring contractors is the least plausible solution and the most expensive. Having the knowledge of "how" will generate a more fulfilling lifestyle.
This is not to say that the renaissance worker, the jack of all trades, is entirely extinct. We exist few and far between and strive to pass on the knowledge. However, when I travelled across the valleys of Weiheke island and most other Polynesian islands, there was a strong sense of pride in the "do it yourself" lifestyle. The generational knowledge of working congruously with the land carries pride and tradition. I experienced this in Hawaii, Australia, Thailand and now New Zealand. Each time the energy brushes against me, I get the feeling that these teachings are what we need to practice in order to provide a healthy, sustainable world for future generations.
So here is my question to you... Why leave such a magnificent place like Weiheke island? There are incredible valleys scattered with netted grape vines and olive groves. Restaurant owners are building their own clay and straw ovens out of love for their craft to offer a small bit of history to their diners and to have something different. The farmers have a deep understanding of how the land communicates what it needs in order to cultivate incredible products. The lifestyle of the residents is never stagnant and has incredible views of a beautiful royal blue ocean. The only worries in the world on islands is how I will feed my family, and how will I make an impact for the better of the community.
I ask again... Why leave? What can I bring to the table of my home in the states that Islands like Weiheke have taught me? I want to hear your ideas. Feel free to reply via blog or email. (ezaghaza@gmail.com).
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