How do I even begin to condense the past couple of weeks into one blog post? I’m sitting in the sunroom late in the evening with a few beautiful people after we’ve spent a gorgeous day together. This morning we worked in the Troll Garden (which is the community garden). This afternoon we baked mountains of cookies in preparation for the open house this evening, and in the process, an amazing triple rainbow was spotted, where everything stopped as we all charged to the deck to view an amazing and spectacular sight. It’s the moments like this one that make each day here a gift.

            This evening our doors opened and home people, interns and staff of Solheimar gathered in Brekkukot (our new home) to mingle and meet the new CELL students. I had so much fun playing Uno, singing along to guitar, listening to stories, and getting a lesson on how airplanes fly. This night has certainly solidified my presence in this community. It’s reminded me that it doesn’t take much to find a community wherever travels may take you, all it takes is friendly smiles and lots of laughter, and perhaps a wide assortment of cookies and coffee.

            As much adventuring as we’ve done in our short time here. The time spent at Soheimar might be the most magical for me. We were welcomed into this community with the most splendid excitement and wide-open arms. The first day we walked into the canteen there was an energy that electrified the air, and every person in the room. Every interaction I’ve had here has been so genuine, it seems strange to take observance of that, but I feel like life here has a more honest quality to it. I look forward for the days to come and all the learning and self exploration that will go on during my time at Solheimar. Because this short time here is just the tip of the iceberg, and I can already feel the changes in myself taking place.

-Kaiya