It all started when I had a GP rotation where for once I could finish on time. As a junior doctor you’d be right to think I wouldn’t have much free time! I thought to myself if I don’t take opportunities now I might be waiting till retirement after the busy medical career I had embarked on.
It just so happened that being on a less busy medical rotation I finished work on time so had the time to go to my childhood library. That’s where I randomly picked up beekeeping for dummies. I flicked through it and thought it’s incredible what goes on in a hive.
Over time I learnt more about bees and their plight. Serendipitously I heard about a beginners beekeeping course near my home. To my surprise – I was actually able to make the sessions. So I decided it’s now or never. And that’s how I went from doctor to beekeeper.
The beginners course was fascinating and I met so many interesting people from all walks of life. As I finished the course in one of our sessions there was actually a swarm near the apiary. We saw how the beekeepers collected this into a box. That’s when I seriously thought about keeping my own bees and realised that beekeeping is the perfect hobby for a busy professional. That swarm became my first colony.
People tried my honey, loved it and in no time it was gone. Over time I built up the apiary and decided to go with another passion of mine – travel.
Travelling the world, seeing other cultures, and trying amazing food has always been a passion. On holidays I started trying honey from around the world and made it my mission to find the best.
