At work

A little insight into our days visiting mango farmers in northern Peru. We can't really show the lovely pictures of the farms because technically they are not owned by us.

We travelled everyday by mototaxi- a three-wheeled vehicle, basically a motobike front with a bench seat behind. A lovely way to travel with breeze and fresh air. 
After rain had fallen at night the rivers had risen and we needed a little help to cross.
We had to bargain with the cheeky but helpful enterprising horse and cart owners.

Rachel gathers lots of information and interviews farmers like this nice lady called Bilma.

We visit nice rural villages like this one where a recent project has given them the huge benefit of clean water.
People are generally very friendly and happy to see us. Rachel visited these farmers last year and they were delighted to see her back and to meet her fiance.
There are always interesting things to see as we work. Like this.
And this.
We were even lucky enough to be invited to the home of a farmer called Maria who got the whole family round and cooked a feast of local food for us to try. It's all great for me but now begins the mammoth task for Rachel of writing everything up and presenting it in a way which is useful for everyone who may need to use it back in Europe.