Bananas


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On the drive back, we saw banana plantations, processing stations, and small towns.
 

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Bananas, protected from insects with a wrapping.

 

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The road was a bit rough at times. Johnny said this was good road compared to the trip to Monte Verde- which we decided not to try!

 

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Women sorting bananas- cattle feed, domestic, or export- which then are washed.

 

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Men packing the export-quality bananas.

 

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Bananas slowly floating from the sorters to the packers.

 

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Packing a truck with domestic-grade bananas. We brightened up many a day with our amazement at commonplace activities.

 

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A banana sorting and packing plant.

 

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Export boxes.



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