5/28/14
On Wednesday of this week, we visited a typical farm in
Costa Rica called El Trapiche. On this
tour we saw sugar cane, coffee, and cocoa plants. We also learned the process of the coffee
bean, from planting to harvesting, to de-shelling, to separating, to roasting. We also got to learn the process of the cocoa
bean, and the sugar cane.
We experienced making our own caramel out of the sugar cane
and were given a sample of alcohol made from sugar cane. We ate a bountiful meal created solely from
foods grown on the farm, and we got to experience a traditional oxcart ride.
I found this tour very interesting and informative, and this
was a unique experience for me. Next
week we will visit another coffee farm in Costa Rica that is more sustainable
rather than traditional. It will be
interesting to compare the two coffee farms.
On a happy note, we spotted another Sloth today during our
farm tour! Still holding out for that
magical sloth hug, but in the meantime, I am very content with the random sloth
sightings.
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