September 18, 2005

Jason: Friday was fabulous. We took a field trip out to an organic farm and learned about a ton of agricultural techniques, like growing squash and grapes in the same field to maximize land use, composting for soil improvement, tree nursuries, and how to turn old tires inside out to use as patio containers.

Afterwards, a bunch of us went to a restaraunt in Estelí, and Kris and I discovered the first beer that we´ve ever enjoyed: Toña. We still prefer water, juice, or soft drinks (all of which are cheaper and tastier), but we were pleased to finally find a "social" drink that didn't wrinkle our noses.

Yesterday, we went with a couple current volunteers down the mountains into a valley with a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole. Kris and I didn't swim, for lack of proper attire, but we got some pictures. It was a tiring, hot climb back out, so we probably wouldn't go a second time, but it sure was fun.