WW 138 Benjamin, Italy (German) Nov 22_2018

Ben arrived in a November when there was still outside work because we didn't have any snow. Ben was filling time before winter work. And he'd been here just over a week when a job offer came from Canmore. We were sorry to have him leave as we were in the middle of firewood. But since he has left we've heard from him a couple of times and are certain we will have him back in the spring for more firewood😊

WW137 Dorit: Germany Sept 9 to Oct 6 2018

Dorit from Germany was a very quiet and pleasant helper, who was working diligently on her English. Dorit helped Loren with the shop, brought in the garden and learnt to make juice, jelly and our oatmeal cookies. And Dorit even managed to visit Morain Lake one day while I went to Canmore. As you can see, Dorit arrived mid fall, but by the time Dorit left, we had an early snow.

Esteban July 23rd to August 4th 2019: Costa Rica

Esteban from Costa Rica is a world traveller. At home in Costa Rica Esteban he is well into his career. He at plans well ahead so he can take long periods away from work to travel to new places, experience new ideas and most interesting of all, visiting locations at the same time the Pope is visiting a place. A most fascinating fellow. Eager to participate in everything we were doing and smiling all the while. When he left here he was on route to Ireland to see the Pope.

Helpers 134 and 135 Jonas and Cathy, France, July 2018

Jonas and Cathy arrived through Helpx. They arrived July 22 and only stayed for just a week. I only have the one photo of Jonas with Estaban on the snow above the trail on route to Gorman Lak

WW 133 Luisa Germany July 3rd to 25th

It is always nice to have a helper who stays for a few weeks. Luisa made herself at home and quickly became like part of our family. She was always in a good mood and willing to do and learn anything that came her way. Luisa, picked sour cherries and raspberries without hesitation, and whenever a task was finished Luisa was asking for something to do. Luisa cleaned up the garden, helped with preserves and freezing fruits. It was so hard to say Good-Bye, but it wasn't for too long. In August Luisa stopped by for a quick visit with her family who was visiting from Germany.

WW 132 June 2018 Rene Germany

Rene from Beidenkopf Germany arrived suddenly and could only stay for a week. Unfortunately I don't have a photo of Rene.