{"id":8272,"date":"2017-07-21T21:15:32","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T21:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.globalroutes.org\/?p=8272"},"modified":"2018-10-21T22:44:54","modified_gmt":"2018-10-21T22:44:54","slug":"caribbean-farm-feasts-rainy-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalroutes.org\/staging\/8011\/2017\/07\/21\/caribbean-farm-feasts-rainy-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean: Farm Feasts &#038; Rainy Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>St. Vincent is a lush, mountainous island with volcanic soil, perfect for growing a dazzling array of fruits and vegetables. Our adventurers got to see this diversity first-hand this week, with a trip to our host&#8217;s hillside farm. From coconuts fresh off of the tree, to all kinds of bananas and unique fruits, our travelers had quite the feast.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-111.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8273\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-111-768x1024.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-112.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8274\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-112-768x1024.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-113.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8275\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-113-768x1024.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Walking through the farm gave everyone an appreciation for the hard work it takes to grow so many delicious foods, and for the hills of the island. They&#8217;re no joke!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-114.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8276\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-114-1024x768.jpeg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-115.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8277\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-115-1024x768.jpeg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-116.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8278\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-116-1024x768.jpeg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-117.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8279\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-117-1024x768.jpeg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-118.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8280\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-118-768x1024.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another reason St. Vincent is great for growing food is that it is in the tropics, which means rain! Though you might first think that rain would be a bummer for an outdoor summer camp, our awesome travelers were prepared for the eventuality. They turned the rain itself into an activity, painting each other&#8217;s faces and arms with an impressive combination of paint and mud, splashing around the field, and singing songs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-131.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8288\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-131-1024x768.jpg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-124.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8281\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-124-1024x768.jpg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-126.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8283\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-126-1024x768.jpg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-127.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8284\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-127-1024x768.jpg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-132.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8289\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-132-1024x768.jpg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-133.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8290\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-133-1024x768.jpg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The rain also provided ample opportunity to work on skills with the camp kids. From guitar playing, to bracelet-making, to photography, our travelers were keen to share their skills.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-128.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8285\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-128-1024x768.jpg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-129.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8286\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-129-1024x768.jpg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-107.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8292\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.globalroutes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2017-Caribbean-107-1024x768.jpeg?resize=980%2C735\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Vincent is a lush, mountainous island with volcanic soil, perfect for growing a dazzling array of fruits and vegetables. 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