Wednesday, November 11

Today after school, we went over to Tino and Teresa's house to meet Luis. He seemed like a very kind man, and was excited to show us around the grove. One of the first things I noticed was a tall cylindrical building made of tin or a similar material. This is where the workers meet, and where the seeds are gathered to be planted later on. We then toured the actual grove, and were told about the different types of trees. One section was growing a plant called Rough Lemons. Luis told us that they are the cheapest to plant, and you can put any kind of seed inside it later on, so it will bear any type of fruit, earning you more money. The rest of the grove was devoted to the Golden Dawns, which smelled and tasted delicious. This grove was a beautiful place to visit, and I enjoyed the company on Luis. He invited me back anytime, and I know he meant it. I am definitely going to take him up on that offer.