Bountiful Bananas

Bananas grow year around. Banana trees are everywhere you turn. Each family is sure to have a variety of trees in their yard, including mango, agave, lime, lemon, orange, and even hot pepper trees. Mexicans take pride in the fruit that grows in their country.

Last night we went for a walk a long a street of homes. I was able to get a clear shot of this banana tree over the top of the fence. I plan to go for another walk with only Mike and I. This way I can freely take pictures of the homes themselves. On this walk, with us was the welding teacher, his wife, and several young men from the Hispanic family.

~BTW, I have said it before on this blog, if you haven't tasted a fresh banana from Mexico, you haven't tasted a real banana. When eating my first banana, I couldn't stop oohing and awing. Bananas are my absolute favorite fruit even before leaving Oregon. This incredible fruit doesn't last long in my house and I can't blame it on my four growing teens. One day this week, I ate three consecutively. Mike has been known to hide a bunch somewhere in the laundry room hoping to save himself at least one. In La Huacana, bananas are 8 pesos for a large bunch. This converts to $.64 dollars. The pineapple is equally as tasty. Has the fruit in Mexico ruined me forever? Wonder what it will taste like from Winco.