Hey everybody! Today was amazing! After the surprise of
yesterday’s heat, I wasn't expecting to have too much energy or too much
excitement, but I believe the whole group was pleasantly surprised. After an
early wake up, we all finished packing our bags and piled onto the buses. We
arrive at our destination, a chocolate farm, about 15 minutes later. This was
where we ate breakfast. The food was amazing: Some fruits, cereal, bread, and
coffee. On the tour of the farm, the whole group tried new things. One thing I
had never heard of was the fruit of a cashew nut. It was an odd combination of
juicy and dry, bitter and sweet. I was surprised to learn about where the
fruits came from and why some they looked the way they did. The farmer
explained to us that farms that work in harmony with the natural environment
usually breed their fruits to be unattractive so that the animals won’t eat
them. He explained that sometimes, the most attractive pieces of produce won't
have the best taste. After sampling their chocolate products, we were back on
the buses. Because I am one of the leaders of the day, I was constantly
reminding my friends to put on bug spray and sunscreen (so yes, mom, I have
been wearing enough sunscreen). From here, we went and met our home stay
families. They fed us all amazing food. My home stay mom gave my group a salad
and some rice with chicken. I have been really surprised with how much of the
food I have liked here. I was worried about not having much to eat, but I
opened up my mind to trying new things and it has been great! My home stay
family didn't speak English, and my group didn't speak any Spanish. It was a
bit difficult to communicate, but we learned a bit about each other. All of the
locals that we have met have been so kind and welcoming. Right now, our group
is working on clearing away the wood from the old school house. Although it is
very hot, being together with friends has made it really fun. I’m so glad to
have this experience, and it’s only the first full day. I can’t wait for the rest of the trip.
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