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After the oxen plow turned the soil, Franklin along with three farmworkers prepared the seed beds from the bone-dry land; (date of  picture: February 4th). Given that there has…

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I think this maybe personally the most exciting blog I have so far written. The idea of being of able to produce at least some of what we consume ourselves…

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This is for those of us who enjoy the expanding wildlife of the Mariposa. Thanks to Colleen, Mike and Amy and Heather for sending me the photos and letting…

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May we all learn to be more contented with what we already have instead of always looking for the next thing, the next thrill, the next step…..I do not…

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One of my least favourite activities in the UK has been transformed into a fun though tiring Tuesday morning outing. Setting off around 8.00am ish in our ancient but…

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If anyone out there can explain to me what is happening to the world economy, I would be grateful. One minute it seems as if we are going to…

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The last couple of months or so have been a little up and down for the Mariposa but, in general, I would have to say that after nearly three…

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What follows is pure unadulterated propaganda – forgive me! The volunteer/homestay scheme is however an exciting  way of expanding the Mariposa without building any more on our precious bit…

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Today is the 18th July – known in Nicaragua as the “dia de alegria” – the day of happiness. It was the day that, 30 years ago, the last…

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La Mariposa has never looked so green….the trees, plants and flowers that we have been planting in every conceivable space are now giving us their full glory. It has…

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