Today was a very interesting and exciting day. After a very early morning and scenic drive out into the mountains, we made it out to the Monte Frio coffee farm. We were given a lesson on how coffee is grown, from germination to the final harvest stage. We were put into three groups and then we were put to work. We had one group filling up bags with soil, another one setting up the bags for seed transplant, and finally one group weeding all the plants. All the groups had a chance to do every one of the jobs. We worked for about three hours and then we had lunch with all of the workers. We had a chance to talk to the one of the members of FECADES, which is the local federation for coffee growers and agriculturists. It was interesting to learn how far they come and how close they are to achieving their goal of processing and selling all of their product. It was an experience that will definitely make us appreciate the next cup of coffee I drink.
We had many highlights throughout our day. The activity that was definitely a highlight was being able to eat lunch with the locals and learn about their lives. It was very inspiring to hear about their hopes and dreams. It is great to learn that there is large progress in agriculture in countries like the DR. Another highlight was being able to work with volunteers from Germany. We learned that even though we are from completely different parts of the world, we are all here with a common goal of helping and learning at the same time.
It’s been a very challenging experience for me being as the leader of the day. I learned that you wanted to speak up and tried to do as much as you can so that you can be a good role model of everyone. I got a lot of benefit from it. I considered it as a really good lesson and learned from it.
Hey Erin. Just wanted you to know we are praying for you. Feel better. It’s going to be just fine. We love you so very much.
Hey everyone, so good to hear that you got experience living and working like a local because in my opinion those are the most eye opening experiences that you will encounter on your entire trip. Remember to drink a lot of water and stay hydrated!!! Good luck karen, marifer, and Jonathan, I miss you all and can’t wait to hear all about it.
P.S. Don’t forget my spoon (keychain) karen. Marifer put that 1500+ sunscreen on. Jonathan Ms. Tucker is calling you, jk I don’t talk to her.
P.P.S. Here’s a roast:
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Hi Carolyn
Te extrañamos mucho mi linda Ammie te manda muchos abrazos y besos espero que te la estes pasando muy bien saludos a todos.
Hi Karen!! aw best friend you look so cute man. and agreeing with Oscar Hope you guys put effort into those days, working like a local and living like a local, get a reality check cause they are really eye opening.. and make you really value the opportunities we have here! hope you guys keep having fun! and lol have you guys done laundry??? and Karen im leaving tomorrow to MEX! ill try to comment as often as I can. Also call the senior portrait place so we can take em together. k bye
what i meant by calling them is call them when you come back lol my date for the pics is Aug 23 ((((: k nye love u bestie
and Nomar, my dad said that you probably killed it in Working like A Local Day! he says hi (: and hopes you’re having fun!
Where is my P**psie??? Oh, there she is — working hard out in the field with her fellow glimpsers!!! You youngsters are A MA ZING!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Lol, she misses you. Kinda. Not as much as she’d miss me though. Hope you grew a new found appreciation for the unnecessary amount of coffee you consume.
Hola mi niña preciosa, Sabry están haciendo Muy Bien . Nosotros estamos trabajando en tu recamara. Todos apurados para terminarlo a tiempo de tu regreso TE QUEREMOS BESOS Y ABRAZOS.
Marina, what a great experience ! Did you have a chance to try their coffee ? We miss you sooo much … Te amo ! Beijos,
Mamae
ANDREA,we are so proud of you, you look like you are having the experience of your life,we miss you so,so much honey, Que Diosito te bendiga,we love you so much!!
Your siblings keep asking when you are coming back,Besitos y abrazos tu familia que te ama mami..