So yesterday was our first full day in Fond Tortue. Our day
started bright and early with a rooster call and the noises of the busy
village. We ate a delicious breakfast and then took a walk through the village
for the first time. Fond Tortue is beautiful to say the least! We were able to
greet and have short conversations with people while on our walk and explore
other areas of the village.
After our walk, we had the opportunity to attend a meeting
with the board of KDB (Kafe Devlemen Baradare). We saw how they conducted business and learned about
their mission and vision. After our meeting, we were able to see one of the
coffee nurseries and learn about the long, hard process of coffee production.
This gave us a new appreciation for all the hard work that goes into making a
cup of coffee that we take for granted.
For the rest of the evening, we had some down time. We went
out into the community and met a large group of kids playing. Even with the
language barrier we were still able to communicate in other ways. Most of our
conversations consisted of just smiling and laughing, but that was just as
meaningful. We spent hours singing dancing, talking, and playing games with them.
It felt great to connect and be a part of their community.
We can’t wait for the rest of the week and for everything we
are going to experience!
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