Volunteering in Vieussan: The Singing Workshop

The workshop had started while we were in Olargues, so everybody was settled in by the time we got back to La Source. The group consisted of 16 French women and 2 men, all around our age, and they were very nice people.Sandra and Kiet did most of the cooking this week, and we assisted as insructed, so it was less stressful for us.

Dorte did Chi Qong with the group every morning, and then we had the pleasure of chopping vegetables to song as the workshop group was doing the rehersal prior to lunch - a beautiful and wonderful experience. 

The group often cheerfully helped us with our dishwashing, and one night insisted we remain seated, while they did everything - what a treat!

 There is no "I" in the word "team"

- Anonymous

We also did a hike with this group through the mountains to Vieussan. We started by the river with a picnic we had prepared in the morning. Then we all had a swim in the river Orb before starting the 3 hour hike.  We slowly climbed until we had a view of the surrounding countryside. 

Dalai eating ice cream

Unfortunately, Sandra and Kiet's dog Sutka fell ill during this hike, having drunk contaminated water in the morning. We carried him in blankets for about an half and hour to the car to take him to the vet, but unfortunately passed away shortly after we reached the car. It was a very quiet evening.
The last night with this group was also particularly memourable, they gathered around us in a circle, and gave us an incredible performance. It was really neat to hear music coming from all sides, with different tones and sounds.