A Trip to the Farmer’s Market

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Noah Vargas

<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Hola <i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> Berea College <i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2023 <i>Destination city & country:</i> San Jose, Costa Rica <i>Program provider:</i> Berea College <i>Major/minor:</i> Agriculture & Biology / Environmental Science and Sustainability & Forestry Management <i>Demographics:</i> African American/Black, Caucasian/White, Hispanic/Latinx, Multi-Racial, First-Generation College Student, LGBTQ+ <i>Future career aspirations:</i> To become an Environmental Scientist and Wildlife Photographer <i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> I want to capture the beauty of the diverse life of plants and animals with my camera in the tropical rainforests. To make new friends in Costa Rica in and outside of my program. I want to experience a wide variety of new foods and learn how to make them so that I can enjoy them back at home.

This morning, I visited a local farmer’s market, searching for new and exotic fruits. As I entered the market, I was greeted with the sweet smell of fruit and chocolate. There were booths lined up wall to wall with locals selling fresh fruits, and produce along with, chocolate, coffee, and spices. I was able to try out some of the most fantastic chocolate freshly made at a booth. I was also able to try tons of new fruit like Starfruit, Lychee, Passion fruit, and Dragon fruit. Everything about the market was so welcoming and had a sense of community. I was able to see how much more diverse the agriculture sector is here in Costa Rica and how it differs from the markets I am used to experiencing back in the United States. Depicted below are some of the images of the market and some of the amazing produce there. Until next time, Pura Vida!