Saturday July 14, 2012
Well another great day today! Group B loaded up and headed
out to the Dole Banana plantation. We met another charming guide named Carlos.
He was incredibly intelligent and kept us entertained while we learned how
banana plants are propagated. Carlos liked to
explain everything in terms of three’s, but the one most memorable facts I learned is that there
are zero banana trees on the plantation. That’s correct, The banana plant is a
gigantic herb. I learned so much today and I look forward to bringing this knowledge
back to the classroom.
We put on hairnets
and had the opportunity to see how the bananas are processed and packaged to be
shipped to other countries. At this time, Sweden is the number one consumer of bananas. So
lets go America start eating more bananas- they are loaded with potassium and fiber! The tour included a quick shot of banana
liqueur and a trip to the gift shop. I look forward to searching for recipes
for my delicious Lizano Creama De Banano.
