Despite how I felt after the trip, I had an awesome time at Eco City Farms. It was my first time going there and Christian, our guide for the day, was super cool! I got to mulch the soil around the plants so that the dirt wouldn't freeze over the winter.
Considering that I'm only eighteen years old, I felt pretty old when my back started hurting. It really put things in perspective - my parents love gardening and I usually don't help them out even when they ask... their backs must hurt a lot.
What I really found interesting during my time there was learning about how sustainable the farm was. The "mulch" that I put down was really just raked up leaves and branches - things that you can literally find outside your doorstep! I'm looking into a minor in sustainability, so this really related to my interests currently. I hope I get to visit again!
It was also really nice being able to work with the rest of my team members. Although the team dynamic is still in its baby steps (the awkward "hi... what's your name again?" moments), I feel already that we have such a diverse and dedicated team for this winter's Alternative Break.
I really am so excited to go to Guatemala. This already is shaping into a memorable experience... it's crazy to think that I'm only a freshman, and that an opportunity like this will only be the beginning of my college experience... and the year of 2014! What else could possibly be in store for me?
Sleeping ducks at the farm!
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