Category Island life
About a year ago, as I was still a student at RVA, I was asked to write something about living in a community with a meaning… This is the final published version of my article 🙂 So Happy 🙂 Here… Continue Reading →
Sunday mornings are very special in many places in the world, but what does a Sunday morning feel like in Saint Vincent? A fresh breeze lifts the curtains, birds are singing, the night crickets just went quiet, the rooster is… Continue Reading →
Seeds are fantastic! These little dry insignificant beads can give life to your lettuce, tomatoes or even a huge mango tree!!! Can you imagine? As the master of seeds here at RVA, I have the privilege to work with them… Continue Reading →
In the Kalinago Territory Our plane is flying over the Caribbean sea, we distinguish Saint Lucia then Martinique and finally, Dominica shows its green, mountainous shape. As we get closer, we are struck by the aspect of the island. Most… Continue Reading →
At the end of my 6 months program, I decided to come back to RVA as a teacher for the November team. But why this decision and what does it mean to be a teacher in another kind of school?… Continue Reading →
Every Monday and Friday we have what we call morning class. Everyone, teacher, student, guest speaker, is welcome to prepare a presentation about any topic that is of interest to them and share their passion about it. This morning a guest speaker… Continue Reading →
The appointment is taken, the girls are going fishing tonight. At 5:30, the sun is still hot and the black sand is burning our feet as we walk down the beach to our pick up point. Tyson and his crew… Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I contacted a couple of Newspapers in my home region. Simon Loignon interviewed me, and today there was an article in the French Newspaper “SUD OUEST” about a certain firefly! What a nice feeling! I love… Continue Reading →
Our Permaculture Teacher, Luke, and his family, own land in the province of Vermont in Saint Vincent. This piece of land is located in the mountain, when you reach the end of the paved road you still need to drive for a… Continue Reading →
Living at RVA, I became the master of the seeds, thanks to Tessa’s dedication to teach me all about them! And I’m so happy about it!!! Seeds are fantastic! These little dry insignificant beads can give life to your lettuce, tomatoes… Continue Reading →
There we are, deep into the program, ready to go and make a difference in the community! The next part of our program consists in making St Vincent climate change ready. To do so, the plan is to help locals become… Continue Reading →
In the past 2 months, I have started to work on several projects on the Island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Working in the organic garden is one of my favourite tasks. I never thought I would like working outside… Continue Reading →
Last week, as part of our climate change study program, we went on a field trip to Orange Hill and Owia. It takes about 3 and a half hours from Richmond to Owia, so to make the most of the… Continue Reading →
Here I am, it’s been about 3 weeks since I landed in Paradise! And it’s about time to let you know what I’ve been up to! Let me introduce you to the team of climate change activists I’ll be sharing… Continue Reading →
That’s a question I was prepared to get a lot, but when it comes to answering it, it’s hard to satisfy everyone! I wish I could write a very personal message to each and every person who asks me this… Continue Reading →
Passionate about biology and a little naive, I decided to work in research, in order to help medicine breakthrough and eradicate diseases. The reality is a little different and despite the noble intentions of researchers in general, it is difficult… Continue Reading →
Before taking the final decision of enrolling in the Climate change activist 6 months program of Richmond Vale Academy, I was asked to write 5 essays. To make sure that I know what I’m signing up for and that I… Continue Reading →
