Eunji’s story: : What's life all about?
1/4/26 For the past two weeks, I have been translating about 70 letters written in Polish by Jane’s parents, Marysia and Adolek. The letters span fifty years -- from 1949, when they first arrived in Australia, to 1999, when emailing took over handwritten letters. They were sent to Adolek’s sister, Madja, and her husband, Rafal, who had settled in Palestine after WW11. I used AI to help decipher the handwriting and language, but understanding the stories behind the letters req
Jane
Apr 155 min read
✨The magic of Eunji✨
March 2026 When Eunji arrived in mid-February, she had already spent a year travelling around New Zealand, and six months of it sleeping in her car. Hosting a new WWOOFer always comes with a mix of excitement and nerves. I am Jewish and have a strong connection to Israel. I lived there for 17 years and raised my family there. Today, my daughters and grandchildren still live there, along with many dear friends and relatives. Each time a new traveller arrives, I never quite kno
Jane
Apr 93 min read
'I feel I’m dying. But don’t worry'
22/3/26 Hanging out with mum while she reflects on her life. Marysia: We are looking in each others' eyes But.... I’m afraid Jane: Why? Marysia: That I’m dying Jane: You're afraid youre dying? Why ? Marysia: I feel it But doesn’t matter Don’t worry Jane: I worry a little bit Marysia: Because... you must be strong. Nice And don’t worry about me Marysia: I’m not important Jane: You think you’re not important ?! Marysia: No Jane: Really? You’re very important Marysia: My darling
Jane
Mar 221 min read
And off I go to heaven
10.2.26 Monday My car is packed. I say goodbye to Coby and the wwoofers, Charlie and Valden. I choose a podcast and set off on the hour-and-a-quarter drive to our hut. I’m excited. I can’t remember the last time I was there on my own. Gil knows how stressed I get when I can’t get on top of my work. I need quiet time. My household is usually full of travellers and tenants, and it’s a challenge to find that peace. I manage though. Sort of. But Gil kept insisting. Go to the hut
Jane
Feb 273 min read
...and now for some photos with nana & family ❤️
Dec 25 In the previous post (Eitan & Nanan Marysia), I wrote about Sunny’s visit with her children, especially her youngest, Eitan, and the special closeness that grew between him — just seven— and Mum, who is 102. Now for some photos of Sunny, Mia & Evie, and the family together :-) EVIE Evie & mum trying to smile :-) Fun activities next to nana Hanging out together With Evie, Eitan & Mia Resting on my 'rat-test and stone-covered' car Gluing memorial sto
Jane
Jan 161 min read
Eitan & Nana Marysia
This little boy, often labelled wild and uncontrollable, became the softest, kindest most compassionate child while with mum Jan 2026 My family lives in different countries - long flights away from each other. It makes it hard to stay in touch. Even with What’s ap and free calls, we all get caught up in our own lives and sometimes forget to check in. That’s how it is with my two daughters, Sunny and Yasmin, who live in Israel. My ex, and now good friend, Ronny lives there too
Jane
Jan 164 min read
Santa the Jew
19/12/25 My daughter Sunny, who’s lived in Israel since she was two years old, decided to visit mum, knowing she was sick and fading away. She brought Mia, Evie, and little Eitan with her. Ben didn’t come because he was going with his father to a soccer match in Madrid, which sounded like a pretty good deal. I was bubbling with excitement when I picked them up from the airport. There’s nothing like that moment when you haven’t seen family for so long, and suddenly — there the
Jane
Jan 33 min read