A Memory Rooted in Obón: My Experience at SPROUT

Now that time has passed and daily life has returned to its fast pace, my mind often travels back to the tranquility of Teruel. My participation in the SPROUT project was not just another trip; it was a pause in time, in a place that feels like it belongs to another era.  

In tiny Obón with its just 32 inhabitants, hidden among imposing canyons and cliffs, I felt once again what true connection means. Not the Wi-Fi kind, but the connection with the earth and the people. I still remember the feeling on my hands from the vegetable dye workshops and the tiredness that turned into joy after every hike on the local trails. There, learning about sustainability and rural entrepreneurship, we realized that life can bloom even in the most unexpected places.  

What I miss most, however, are the moments at the "La Marisica" hostel. I miss those evenings when a group of strangers from 7 different countries, without necessarily speaking the same language, became a real family around a table. We shared flavors, music, and dreams, creating memories that no photograph can fully capture.  

And if all this now seems like a sweet dream, perhaps it is no coincidence. The Greek organization that supported me on this journey is called Dream Team – and indeed, they lived up to their name perfectly. They made sure this experience was as magical as a dream, with the only difference being that I was lucky enough to live it with my eyes wide open.

SPROUT has ended, but a piece of myself remained there, in that small village in Spain, reminding me that the most powerful experiences fit into the simplest moments.

Updated on úterý, 17/02/2026