There has been no lack of inspiration for writing this
contribution since my last piece in June, simply the shortage of time to do
anything other than welcome and provide for guests in what has been a most
glorious summer at the hostel. We are
now in our last two months of volunteer summer helpers and are enjoying the
mature energies of Doris from Dresden and Louise from Devon whose highly
developed skills in gardening and groundsmanship are making a real difference
around the place as we start to look at the imminent autumn clear up.
They have taken over the polytunnel, keeping the summer
salads we string on the old painted up bike for hostellers, hutters and campers
to take in return for a contribution to the coffers of our local mountain
rescue team. Even more impressive
perhaps is their knowledgable handling of the compost bins. We knew a bit before we started them three
years ago. However, this cultured high
school teacher/gardener and her colleague,
humanitarian relief truck driver/country property manager/croft worker
on Eigg/ great grandmother have taken us to a heightened level of understanding
and practice on composting and we are truly grateful. Their work sets a benchmark for the future.
