Today we got to learn about global business. We went over fair trade at the morning academic seminar and were able to apply some of the results of that discuss in meetings with local business owners. Visiting a local fair trade, organic mango plantation just outside Granada was a highlight. We learned about the process to switch to pesticide-free operation. It was a cooperative that paid its workers a fair wage. As a light rain came down, we were able to pick and eat ripe mango from the tree. This co-op was back along the dirt roads and out driver, Evert was a pro at the wheel.
In the afternoon, we visited a local bakery that is family owned and operated. It specializes in artisan breads and we luckily got some samples of cinnamon rolls, focaccia, carrot-raisin, and whole wheat.
Tomorrow we prepare for “Living on a Dollar a Day” so tonight’s entry will be short. Until tomorrow…..
Seem like you had yet another fun day and you learned lots of new stuff on fair trades.
The bakery visit looks very tasty
Continue to enjoy your time and post more photos!!!
P.S. We miss you so much Neta and send our love Mom, Dad, Omer and Hadas
Great to hear about the young adults getting into the local biz as well, bet you liked the Mango place Becks! Can’t wait to hear about living on a dollar day! That should open the perspectives even further and by now I’m wishing I could get to so this experience myself!
Mmmmm!! Fresh mangoes off the tree! I’m jealous!! Sounds like you guys are having some truly enriching adventures 🙂
It will be interesting to hear about how the local farming communities commit to fair trade and all that it embodies. I’m sure there is an over abundance of stimuli to keep you engaged and mindful. Glimpsers we send our greetings from California, a special hello to Drew, we miss and love you so much!
WOW!! Somaya! You must be in heaven. Mango directly from the tree!!! yum yum
I didn’t know I could leave a reply here until recently. You will be home before we know it.