After the rainy mood of the last post, we crave brighter light!
This memoir from Andalusia is full of desert sun. A day after our Alhambra visit, we headed east towards Almeria to visit the olive grove of Oro del Desierto. The farm lies in a valley surrounded by the bare mountains of the Almeria desert. On approaching, one wonders how anything can survive in such harsh conditions.
Rafael Alonso and his father run a successful estate managed according to strict organic principles and respect for natural resources. They have achieved a lot in only a few short years and so much more is yet planned ahead. Their dedication and creative thinking are contagious!
Had we stayed longer, we would have loved to document life on their organic farm in more detail. Instead, this is just a brief impression of this amazing place.
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