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Our Friday at La Giraudiere
Hello hello! It’s maya again! The Australian kangaroo woman. FRIDAY On Friday morning we had Petra (originally from Germany but currently in London), Dan (English), Kelly (American), Courtney (American), Cullen (American) and I. Soo Fridays of la Giraudiere begin our … Continue reading
Dune du Pyla always a great hit with the volunteers
Paul had arranged for some of his local French friends to take us out for the day to the coast. Early in the afternoon 3 of us (Courtney, Dan and myself Cullen) were picked up by a group of 8 … Continue reading
The Internet Storms Away, No Online Support
Good morning, World! My name is Maya Dougherty and I am the most recent volunteer to join the group helping out at La Giraudiere in the south west of France! I am 18, taking my Gap Year from school, and … Continue reading
Hive of activity at La Giraudiere!
We are on our 3rd day of sunshine after weeks of rain and the international volunteers at La Giraudiere are as busy as a hive of bees getting the house in ship shape and learning new skills in the process. … Continue reading
Newsflash chalais underwater!!!
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th It has rained so much the little town of Chalais has finally drowned!! The river broke its banks unsurprisingly and as it passes through the Centre of Chalais the whole of the town’s streets … Continue reading
