Life Without Electricity

Good day,

Little Corn Island where I’m living for another 2.5 weeks doesn’t have power all day and some days, it doesn’t turn on at all. The power runs from a diesel generator that powers the island and it’s typically “on” from 2pm-5am. Having now been here for roughly 3 months off and on, can tell you that a day without power is no surprise and at times, it can be several days should there be an issue with the generator, let us discuss life without electricity…

At first having no power could be seen as tragic but in reality it’s quite sublime. When the lights go out and you’ve got nothing but well placed candles, there is an aura to the room and it almost feels medieval if you’re inside a large custom concrete structure. Besides the aura, have found that when there is no power, people tend to gather around what light is available and actually interact instead of engross themselves in personal pursuits.

If you’re not deeply entangled in the “wired world”, having no electricity really doesn’t matter and it’s quite nice .You’ll probably go to bed earlier, wake up earlier and be wiser for it. Considering I’m on borrowed time using the only one of my three batteries with a bit of juice, time to depart. I am currently working on something here, if it was done I’d be on the next flight to Poland for 3 weeks, such is life…

If you’re thinking of “getting away from it all”, look into some remote lodge, you’ll probably enjoy it…

Tips hat,