I've been reading a lot about smallholding and self sufficiency lately. Steph and I both really want to do that sort of thing later on in life…after we've done our big trip, and gained some sort of financial stability. I found a nice quote the other day which relates how I feel pretty clearly.
My primordial nature has no liking for the life in the cities.
To be free from the noise I built a little thatched cottage.
Far away in the depth of the mountains.
Wandering here and there I carry no thought.
When spring comes I watch the birds;
In summer I bathe in the running stream;
In autumn I climb the highest peaks;
During the winter I am warming up in the sun.
Thus I enjoy the real flavor of the seasons…
- Shih T'ao (17th century)
I've been reading a few sites on smallholding, and there are a few nice ones. I really like The Accidental Smallholder. I also really enjoy the River Cottage series and other programs starring Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall..but the River Cottage ones are the best…and the website is pretty informative as well.
I really want a nice pig with a ginger coat, which will turn into delicious meat. It would be a happy/sad/delicious experience.
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