When I first got to site, the plot of land behind my/my host family’s house was a cornfield. The corn harvest happened sometime soon after I arrived in site, although I guess I didn’t really notice it happen. Potatoes were planted right after the corn was taken out (the “seeds” were potatoes that had been saved from last year) and yesterday, the new potatoes were ready to be harvested. My host mom requested that I take some pictures of the harvest, and she also took some of her own.
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From the potato harvest on this plot of land, my host mom made 14,000Q - $1,750. She has another, slightly smaller plot that will be harvested today. |
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My host mom and her potatoes. On my way to Xela yesterday, I passed by dozens of trucks filled with these exact red bags of potatoes. I guess everyone got the memo that yesterday was harvest day! |
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| My host family's dog died a few weeks ago so this is the new, adorable replacement (in my shadow, oops). Her name is Shasta. |
These potato photos are fabulous. I like seeing a bit of the artist at work in the puppy photo. Who is the young man?
ReplyDeleteWonderful potato photos! I have raised potatoes and never will again. Digging them out of the ground is hard work when I can buy them so cheaply. I assume the amount of money your mom raised is a significant amount to support the family?
ReplyDeleteShe seemed pretty happy with the amount, although this income is supplemented by the money that her husband sends home from the States. Lately he hasn't been sending much money, though, because he's been having trouble finding work.
ReplyDeleteWhat does she do with a chunk of money like that? Are there banks nearby? Is it safe to keep it in the house?
ReplyDeleteThere are lots of banks here, I'm not sure exactly what my host mom does though.
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