Piracanga: Life Outside Of The Mosquito Net

IT seems hard for me to imagine that today I will be experiencing life outside of the mosquito net, leaving Piracanga - my home for the last nine months - and entering the realm of the outside world.

Admittedly, I have been ready to move on for quite some time. The basic and remote living conditions have worn away at me. As much as I would like to say I am above creature comforts and a total trooper, I would be lying if I did. By blood, I am still a westerner and with that comes certain desires. 

I also wish I could say my time in Piracanga was a blissful one, but being here has twisted and turned me inside out several times over.

When we first arrived here so many people talked about the powerful energy of the place. I was quite cynical and thought, 'Come on, this is no different to any other beachy place'. I can now scoff at my own naivety. 

Piracanga has plenty of beauty - river, ocean, beach, nature and, most of all, the people that live and visit here.

But in Piracanga there is no escape or distraction. You are constantly being held in front of a mirror, pushing you to examine every nook and cranny of your being.

While I am all for introspection and self-growth, there comes a point where the mirror needs to be momentarily put down and you can get comfortable with yourself again before continuing your process.

I had a small glimpse of this on our recent family break to Boipeba (blogs to follow).

Within a day of returning, though, I could see clearly how much my time in Piracanga had been a gift.

As a family we've had a lot of low points. However, it's been a huge learning curve on every level: mentally, physically and spiritually.

Leaving Piracanga today leaves me with mixed emotions. This is the birthplace of my gorgeous daughter, home to many beautiful people I call my friends and the place where my son associates the word 'home' with.

I have many inner tugs to Piracanga and Brazil. But my 'homesick' side is pulling me out from underneath my mosquito net, asking to be in the embrace of my beloved family and friends in London.

Am I ready for the comfortable beds, whatever food item takes my fancy and the security of familiarity? Yes.

I'm not ready for the culture shock, noise, commercialism and concrete. So on that bittersweet note I head back to England solo with the kids in tow.

 

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[Mosquito nets India]

Piracanga is the most peaceful and loveliest place in the earth. It is the must-see place for nature lovers. The main attractions are beaches and Eco-village. This village uses solar and wind energy for electricity. Organic vegetables and fruits also available!