Kate Barry's First Impressions of Life in Mkwiro
The first week on the island has been
extremely rewarding and exciting. At first, the very basic living conditions
were a little unsettling, but even after just a few days the group has embraced
true island living. We wake up early to swim in the sea, a mere 30 feet from
our own base camp. At night we lay on the cliff ledges and star gaze, the Milky
Way spread above us, more vast and beautiful than most of us have even seen. We
share chores of carrying water, cooking meals and cleaning the camp. Working
together as a unit has brought us all closer, and most of us feel we have
become our own community.
Mkwiro village is literally right next to
camp, and the people have embraced us. We go over to teach English, play
football with the children, or just grab some chai and chapatti from the small
café. We live without the comforts or luxuries of our western homes, and we
feel more connected to the village because of it. I already feel a change in my
perspective and attitude, I feel good and whole and present. I have the support
of two communities on a remote island of which I am a part, and I couldn’t be
happier.
Kate Barry
Community Intern
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