Farm Life (update 2)
Last Friday, a couple from our small group took Kyle and I to visit their extended family that lives out on a farm. Welcome to the world of paradox. The farm house doesn't have running water, but does have a surround sound theater system! They have lots and lots of chickens and cows. Spring is such a beautiful time on the farm. I didn't think we would notice spring this year, since Mexico is always warm. But lots of things have babies, trees have new leaves and blossoms, and fruit is growing, too! There were lots of baby chicks for us to catch and little cows to pet.
We hiked up the side of a mountain and marveled at all the interesting Mexican plants. One tree we found secretes bright red drops of sap when injured, just like it's bleeding. Our hosts made a huge dish of capirotada. Capirotada is a traditional Mexican desert normally served around Easter time. My neighbor has made it (and brought us a taste) 3 different times. Another lady in the church also brought us some to try. Sadly, Kyle and I can't stand it. It's basically wet bread with soggy raisins, prunes, bananas, and nuts cooked into it. The farm capirotada (made with freshly squeezed milk) was by far the best, but I still am not a fan.
Seeing a Mexican farm was pretty interesting. Hanging out with Javier, Ester, and their family was also a good experience. We even got fresh cow's milk and freshly laid eggs to take home with us.
We hiked up the side of a mountain and marveled at all the interesting Mexican plants. One tree we found secretes bright red drops of sap when injured, just like it's bleeding. Our hosts made a huge dish of capirotada. Capirotada is a traditional Mexican desert normally served around Easter time. My neighbor has made it (and brought us a taste) 3 different times. Another lady in the church also brought us some to try. Sadly, Kyle and I can't stand it. It's basically wet bread with soggy raisins, prunes, bananas, and nuts cooked into it. The farm capirotada (made with freshly squeezed milk) was by far the best, but I still am not a fan.
Seeing a Mexican farm was pretty interesting. Hanging out with Javier, Ester, and their family was also a good experience. We even got fresh cow's milk and freshly laid eggs to take home with us.