Bill Schnure and the chocolate factory

March 27, 2010

Our big adventure today was a visit to the Finca Kobo Organic Chocolate Farm. This was a great adventure and educational experience. Our beautiful guide Flora led us through the farm and explained farming practices in Costa Rica including growing pineapple, bananas and plantains. On to the chocolate partÖ.they explained the different ways of growing cocoa trees. In Costa Rica, the cocoa trees have been attacked by a mold that has limited production of cocoa beans so that Costa Rica imports chocolate rather than exporting it. They showed us how the beans are fermented and then de-shelled and ground. We had a chance to taste the raw cocoa bean. After the tour, we sat at a long table and ate chocolate cake and fresh bananas, pineapples and watermelon that we dipped in pure chocolate sauce.

After the tour, the bus drove to the public beach near the harbor in Puerto Jiminez and lazed around for several hours, playing in the warm water and having a picnic lunch. Adonnis brought us his two foot long pet iguana and he passed him around. Mid afternoon we headed back to the lodge, washed up and rehearsed for Saturdayís talent show. It promises to be quite entertaining and we should be able to get some of it on video. Following a pizza dinner, we are sitting around the lodge and chilling (in a warm sort of way).

-- Walter and Linda Grayman

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Hi guys! Glad to see you all enjoying the local foods . chocolate, but I think it really is a universal feel good food. Adam I would recognize those legs anywhere. It is okay about the camera, you and that camera have been everywhere, so just ask everyone to take pictures of you and email them to us when you get home. I love you and enjoy the trip. Mom.

VALENCIA 9:34AM 03/28/10

All I got to say is, "Bring home some chocolate, girl!!"

Craig 11:34PM 03/27/10

Hello all! It looks like everyone was having a great time in the water. That was some throw in the water. Great job fellas:). I hope everyone is enjoying their final days. Arienne I can't wait to live thru your pictures and stories. We miss you soooo much! I'm also very happy that you got to experience this wonderful experience. Memories do last a lifetime! Well everyone enjoy and we parents look forward to your safe return. Love ya Arienne! Smooches;)

Shalawn 10:22PM 03/27/10

Mmmmm! Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. It seems clear to me that this was the best day of the trip.

Terri 10:07PM 03/27/10

Hey Jane! We miss you down here! Hope you are having a great time

Rachel 7:23PM 03/27/10

It sounds like another wonderful day in paradise. I look forward to a video of the talent show. Graham, I can't wait to see you and to hear about all of your adventures. Love, Mom

Cathy Fowler 2:45PM 03/27/10

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