> You’ll go out and take care of the bees, have some bread and wine and cheese, and take a nap
I visited an apiary in Slovenia a few years back, and they were testing out "bee therapy". There was a room with a bed next to the beehive wall, and visitors could pay to take a 90 min nap surrounded by buzzing bees. It was thought to provide relief for depression. Wish I had tried it, the buzzing echoed really nicely when you were inside.
I have a visceral fear of that buzzing sound due to some unwanted encounters with wasps as a very young child. I suspect such an experience would induce incredible amounts of anxiety for me at least lol
I can tell the difference. Thing is, I've been attacked by both as a kid and have a fear of both. Too bad cause I think beekeeping is one of the coolest things.
Vespa vs Harley Dabeeson? nah... I can't see any wannabee pun here
Luring children with those drawings just where you want they to be, and then grab the popcorn and enjoy the cries and sweet drama?... Smart move Slovenians. This is a Dr. Weevil-level move
I'm was in a similar situation and bees actually helped me get over it for the most part. I never did "bee therapy" specifically, but just by hanging out with people who keep bees got me used to the sound of a hive in the background.
The sound of a single wasp around me still triggers that fear, but I can mostly tell the difference from the sound of a bee now. Unlike wasps, who I still believe are just evil bastards, Slovenian bees are very friendly and will even let you pick them up and pet them.
I visited an apiary in Slovenia a few years back, and they were testing out "bee therapy". There was a room with a bed next to the beehive wall, and visitors could pay to take a 90 min nap surrounded by buzzing bees. It was thought to provide relief for depression. Wish I had tried it, the buzzing echoed really nicely when you were inside.