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Orange groves galore


During my week in Florida, I got to see, for the first time in person, orange groves. Citrus fruit is one of Florida's major industries. In central Florida, where I spent most of the week. there were orange groves were as far as the eye could see. I got to see the Florida's Natural visitor center where you could buy many orange related products, get a video tour of the factory. You could learn about the history of the company and about the history of packaging. I also got all the orange juice I wanted for free. Below is a picture of the container display.
Oh but the fun didn't stop there. My wife's aunt Loretta works at a produce stand. The owner also has many groves of his own and grows hydroponic plants. I saw some strawberries in season there, but was told that they had very little flavor. This was what I likened to an outdoor greenhouse. While we were at the stand we got a shopping bag full of juice oranges, which was $4.00 for the bag, we went back to the park and my father in law got his juicer out and put me to work. We made about 2 gallons of juice out of these oranges. It was delicious.

Note to Jessica:My in laws have many friends throughout the park also. It sure is better for them than staying in the somewhat unpredictable northeast Ohio winter weather. And I'm glad you're enjoying the pics.

Next: A lesson from history.

Comments

Jessica said…
You really made the rounds in Florida. Florida and oranges go hand in hand.
November 24, 2007 9:03 PM
Anonymous said…
Cliff,

I showed your Florida pictures to the wife. She really enjoyed seeing you make OJ. She likes your haircut.
November 24, 2007 9:22 PM
Pat Jenkins said…
i hope there were no illegals working in the fields.. ok that is enough out of me.... my wife would appreciate the ease of oa necturine.....
November 25, 2007 9:24 AM
Cliff said…
Pat,

I didn't see anyone working the fields so I can't comment.
November 28, 2007 1:41 PM
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