Faith- This morning on our way to EARTH University , about half way through our three hour drive, we stopped at a local fruit stand. Here we were able to try fresh fruits such as: pineapple, mango, guava, starfruit, Mamon, rambutan, and soursop, as well as cheese, fudge, and fresh baked bread. All of the fruits in these stands are fresh! Many of these fruits were new to us but even the fruits we have had like the mango or pineapple still tasted much different (better obviously) than in America.
Costa Rica is like a natural greenhouse. The climate here makes it very easy for fruits and vegetables to grow. Many locals sell fruits and vegetables as a source of income since it’s plentiful and cheap for buy. Even the university we are staying at sells it as an extra source of income. Fun fact : When it is time to harvest sugarcane they burn the field first. They do this so that the snakes and wildlife leave the field to make it safe for the harvesters. The sugarcane leaves are also very sharp so burning them off gets rid of the sharp leaves and the sugarcane itself is left undamaged because it’s filled with liquid.
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