Two Days in Honduras - Part 1
It all started at 4:30am on a Monday morning. I woke up, put on my comfy traveling outfit, braided my hair, and kissed my family goodbye before hopping into Harry and Leticia’s truck waiting for me outside. After scooping up Daryl, our incredible Sales Lead, we were on our way to the busiest airport in the world: Hartsfield-Jackson International.
When our plane landed in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, my first thought was, “Did we just land in the middle of the jungle?” I’m not kidding when I say the airport is truly a drop in the middle of the most luscious and green forest I’ve ever seen in my entire life. It’s stunning.
A little fun fact about our family coffee farms is that they’re a solid 4-5 hour drive from the airport. So what did we do after our 4 hour flight? We hopped into a van where our incredible driver, Daniel, navigated the not-quite-paved roads of Honduras to get us to our destination: Finca Terrerito. Along the way, we stopped for snacks like freshly picked lychee, pineapples, coconuts, and a Honduran classic - baleadas! What’s a baleada, you ask? Great question. A baleada is a tortilla filled with mashed beans, scrambled eggs, and crema. 10/10 recommend!
At the farm, we were greeted by so many wonderful and kind people who immediately made us feel welcome and included. They fed us more baleadas and gave us a quick lay of the land before the sun fully set and left us in the dark.
The next morning, we started bright and early. After a hearty breakfast of, you guessed it, more baleadas, we set off to climb up to the cross that sits at the crest of a mountain inside of Finca T. The view from the top is unbelievable and stretches a great distance. From the cross, you can see the reservoir, the barn where the farm animals sleep, the processing plant, and the Finca T offices. It’s a lot to take in, but wow - what an incredible sight.
After our hike to the cross, we made our way through the coffee trees, going up and up and up until I honestly wondered if I’d ever be able to make it back down… but all the sweat and muscle aches were 100% worth it when we got to put our eyes on abundantly growing, gorgeous coffee cherries. Leticia even split one open in her hand and tossed the beans into her mouth. We don’t recommend eating the bean, but you can enjoy the sweet taste of the mucilage inside the cherry. So incredible!
From there, Daryl and I were handed our own baskets to pick cherries. Let’s just say we could use some more practice. What looks so simple is actually a very niche, practiced skill. There’s a very specific method to picking cherries in order to avoid damaging the root of the cherry. Watching actual coffee pickers work their magic was eye-opening and honestly fascinating to observe.
Once we made our way back to the farm, it was time for lunch and a short break before visiting the Finca T offices for a cupping performed by Lourdes Villeda, Finca T’s Director of Quality Control & Exports, who just recently received her Q Grader certification. HUGE kudos to Lourdes for this giant achievement as it is an incredibly intense course and very difficult to pass. We are so proud of her! “Certified Q Graders are professionals skilled in sensory evaluation of green coffee, and are employed throughout the industry.” (From The Coffee Institute.)
The evening was capped off with a long quad ride to two of the other Alma Family Farms, Finca Alejandra and Finca Mariposa (“butterfly” in Spanish). Both farms were more beautiful than I ever could’ve imagined. Finca Alejandra was surrounded by the most gorgeous florals, all of which were blooming from the recent rains. And Finca Mariposa is aptly named as we witnessed many butterflies fluttering around the trees, plus we spotted several banana trees sporting huge bundles of bananas! So cool to see a fruit I normally buy at the grocery store actually growing in nature!
We ended the day by visiting some of the horses who call Finca T home, sipping coffee by the man-made reservoir, and taking a quick tour of the coffee processing plant, all followed by dinner time with a huge crew of Finca T team members. Dinner was by far the most powerful point of the day because it gave me the chance to hear from the side of the coffee business I wouldn’t normally be able to access or bare witness to so close up.
I went to bed that night not only physically exhausted from a day of go-go-going, but also with a huge sense of gratitude that I’m in a place to make a difference in the lives of the farm team. Day 1 of Honduras really opened my eyes to the magnitude of the coffee industry and how many lives depend on the work both the Finca T team and the Alma team is putting in. It’s incredible to see what we’ve been able to accomplish as we’ve come together to build this business.
…and that was just Day 1! Stay tuned for Day 2 coming soon!
- Ashley Elayne
966 comments
Losing AU$300,000 in Bitcoin to a cunning scammer plunged me into a profound sense of despair. One moment, I was celebrating my investment success, and the next, I was grappling with the harsh reality of financial ruin. The emotional weight was crushing—I felt vulnerable, ashamed, and overwhelmed. Days turned into weeks as I replayed my decisions, searching for answers in a fog of regret. In my search for help, I discovered Folkwin Expert Recovery. Initially skeptical, I reached out, driven by a flicker of hope. From our first conversation, their team displayed genuine empathy, listening to my story and offering reassurance. They explained their systematic approach to recovering lost assets, sharing success stories of others who had faced similar hardships. Their professionalism instilled confidence, and I decided to trust them. The recovery process was detailed and often challenging. Folkwin Expert Recovery guided me through each step, educating me about common scams and how to trace lost funds. CONTACT, EMAIL: FOLKWINEXPERTRECOVERY @ TECH-CENTER (.) COM This knowledge empowered me, transforming me from a passive victim into an active participant in my recovery. As I engaged in the process, I felt a renewed sense of control over my life. Weeks passed, and with each update from the team, my hope began to grow. Their commitment to my case was unwavering, and I learned to set small, achievable goals along the way. Each milestone achieved helped lift the heavy cloud of despair that had enveloped me, gradually allowing light back into my life. Finally, the moment I had long awaited arrived: I received news that a significant portion of my funds had been recovered. It felt like a miracle, a turning point in my journey. The financial security I thought I had lost forever was returning, illuminating my path forward. Through this experience, I discovered resilience I never knew I had. I learned that setbacks can lead to comebacks, and with the right support, it’s possible to reclaim your life. Now, I share my story to inspire others facing similar challenges, reminding them that recovery is possible and that there is always a way back to the light.
God bless,
Regards
Mr Josh Adams.
There are a lot of untrue recommendations and it’s hard to tell who is legit. If you have lost money to scam contact (recoveryhacker101 ⓐ Gmail Dot Com) they will surely help you out. Took me long to find them
LEEULTIMATEHACKER@ AOL. COM
telegram:LEEULTIMATE
wh@tsapp +1 (715) 314 – 9248
https://leeultimatehacker.com
I was recently a victim of a scam that left me feeling utterly devastated. I lost a significant amount of money $36,000 due to a fraudulent scheme that I believed was legitimate at the time. The experience was not just financially draining but emotionally exhausting as well. After the scam, I felt lost and hopeless, struggling to come to terms with what had happened. I tried to contact the scammers multiple times, but they had vanished without a trace, leaving me with no options and no recourse. In my darkest moments, a friend reached out to me with some advice. They told me about a company called Lee Ultimate Hacker that specializes in helping victims of scams recover their lost funds. Initially, I was skeptical. I had already been through so much, and the idea of trusting another organization felt daunting. However, my friend reassured me, sharing their own positive experience with Lee Ultimate Hacker. Desperate for a solution, I decided to give them a try. From my very first interaction with their team, I felt a sense of professionalism and understanding that I hadn’t experienced before. The representatives were empathetic to my situation and listened attentively to my story. They walked me through the process, outlining the steps they would take to assist me in recovering my funds. Their transparency and dedication quickly alleviated some of my fears. Lee Ultimate Hacker employed a comprehensive approach to my case. They conducted thorough investigations, reaching out to various financial institutions and authorities to track down the scammers. Throughout the process, they kept me informed, providing regular updates and reassurances that they were doing everything possible to help me recover my money. After weeks of hard work and persistence on their part, I was shocked to learn that they had successfully retrieved a substantial portion of my lost funds. The relief and gratitude I felt were overwhelming. Not only did Lee Ultimate Hacker help me financially, but they also restored a sense of hope that I thought I had lost forever. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to Lee Ultimate Hacker. Their authenticity, dedication, and professionalism made all the difference in my journey to recover from this traumatic experience. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, I highly recommend reaching out to them. They truly changed my life for the better, and I am now on a path to healing and rebuilding.
Recovering From Fake Online Investment Schemes
I had been a loyal customer of a particular investment company for several months investing my funds, using their services without issue. The company suddenly closed my account and l was unable to withdraw. Desperate for a resolution I discovered Lost Recovery Masters, a special legal recovery expert intelligence group service specializing in resolving issues with unscrupulous and fake online investment companies. Lost Recovery Masters successfully recouped all my lost funds to my immense relief. I am grateful for Lost Recovery Masters, As a form of appreciation this was the best I could do for them. I highly recommend their services. If you need their assistance, contact them on
Website: (https://lostrecoverymasters.com/)
Whatsapp +44(7537-105921
Support Email (Support@lostrecoverymasters.com)
Reach out to WIZARD LARRY RECOVERY to recover your lost funds.
After three years of attempting to solve the problem on my own and having already given up on my cryptocurrency holdings, I learned about these folks and, following a few days of waiting and a highly professional approach, I was able to recover my cryptocurrency! I am so grateful to WIZARD LARRY and Co. for your help and support! Extremely recommended
Email: wizardlarry@mail . co m
WhatsAp;… +44 (731) 114, 6749
Website; larrywizard43.wixsite.com/wizardlarry