The first half of May was spent
in Guatemala visiting many of the “tourist” sites; Guatemala City, Antiqua, Lake Atitlan, Chichicastenago. It is a beautiful country, often called the land of eternal
Spring. It is so different than
here at the Gardens at Waters East on
the shores of Lake Michigan in the United States. Everything is growing in Guatemala even as they call this
season Winter there because some trees are loosing their leaves.
A small part of time was spent at
the private garden and farm of Rosa and Jose in the lands outside of the city
of Escapulas. They live in an area
of few roads, no electricity, no running water, few phones, no TV, etc. Most of what they need to survive on is
grown or raise right on their property, many nut and fruit trees, coffee plants,
cashews, pineapple, mango, avocado, banana, on and on. They raise their own chickens, geese,
fish and more. A people who love
their land and live all organically, with a commitment to sustainability. What a wonderful place to be. So little and yet so much.
Here are a few photos form Rosa’s
garden at the front of her home.
Beautiful flowers that the “plant lover” in all of us can enjoy. The world over; in cities or rural lands, in jungles and mountains - there are people who appreciate
living beauty and make the world a better place because they do.
Enjoy your
visit to Rosa’s garden.
View of Mountains
Across from the farm home of Jose and Rosa
Entry Garden of Rosa & Jose's home
Ceiba near the farm
The National Tree
Cashew Nut on the Tree
Even the dog took a siesta in the heat
area road
near the farm
Lizard on rock
Among the Coffee Trees
Sunrise at the Farm
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