The hosts had forgotten we were coming, hence the astonishment at our arrival. They were disorganised and had taken on more wwoofers than they could handle, hence their stress at our presence.
Both hosts and wwoofers alike can learn from this. Two important things to remember:
1 - Be organised. Keep a diary and document everything relevant to wwoofing (contact details; addresses; times and arrangements).
2 - Communicate. Everyone has different needs and expectations. The way to happiness is to be open and honest with those around you. If you're not comfortable with something, explain your feelings. Chances are there is an easy solution. If not, move on somewhere better!
This sounds like very basic advice but, as I've learnt first hand, these qualities are too often neglected.
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