First impressions

Having spent a fortnight in Barcelona, I would love to share my experiences and learnings so far and tell you about my life in the Boodaville project and what else is connected with it. The last few days really helped me to finally mentally arrive, and I’m now on my discovery journey. An important aspect of my current residence in the Can Madeu community is learning to participate in community life. This, as discovered with Frida during our pasta-cooking escapade, comes with its challenges, notably when left with a surplus to savor the following days, if not weeks 😊

Thursdays, however, stand out as remarkable experiences where, in a matter of hours, collective endeavours transform the house and gardens, and time just seems to fly by. Even mundane tasks like cleaning and organizing are suddenly fun, and after a long day of work, it is especially rewarding to eat the delicious community dinner together and connect.

Living there shows in a way that permaculture extends beyond gardens into the fabric of communal living as it addresses social aspects, promoting community building, fair resource distribution, and ethical joint decision-making. And Can Masdeu seems to be a place to live and try out this reality.

As I navigate my role within this community and explore how I can contribute, I am taking mental notes and will let you know soon how I’m getting along with it.

Hasta luego,

Antonia