We're behind on the blog due to siestas, español, and some small technical difficulties. But WE'RE BACK! Last Saturday the owners of the casa, Rene and Elsie, took us to a coffee plantation on a nearby mountain. We saw where the coffee is shelled and washed and dried. Maria owns the plantation (and the mountain). This amazing, yet humble, woman manages the coffee production, a herd of cows, and a tropical garden. You're wondering if this is good coffee, aren't you. Let's just say that Starbucks comes to HER. You can see Maria standing in a sea of coffee beans that are drying in the sun. The Birds of Paradise and every other kind of tropical flower can be found in her well-tended jardin.
This sounds AMAZING! Ask Maria if she needs a day laborer. :) I'd love to see more photos if you can post them! Drink a cup of her coffee for me!
ReplyDeleteGlad you guys are getting in plenty of siestas. I'd say that's a crucial component of a good vacation.
I am also interested in a career on Maria's coffee plantation! Pat, I loved teaching your class on Tuesday. Only Rosa and Alejandra came but they are precious. I especially love that Rosa- she is very sharp. Hope you guys are living it up!!
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