Trip # 1 to Echo- Part A

Hello!
We finally made it to Echo Farms in Fort Myers. I've heard a lot of great things about this trip, from people that had taken this class before. I had very high expectations for this field trip; and, I am happy to say that my expectations were met. Echo is awesome!
Echo's main goal in their own words is to "use science and technology to help the poor". They aim to do this by applying technology to challenges around the world. They have designed the most ingenious systems ranging from water pumps to ovens. They also develop agricultural methods that fit the needs of different communities around the world. Echo educates community leaders on how to apply these technologies.
Our tour guide was Vic. Vic is a volunteer at echo farms. He was an awesome guide. I enjoyed learning about different plant species and different agriculutural technique from Vic. I have been interested in growing a bamboo fence around my house for quite some time and V
ic showed me four different varieties of bamboo that I think would fit my needs. Another plant that got my attention was the miracle berry. This is a very sweet berry that makes everyhting taste great; Vic explained to us that in poor places around the world they teach people to use this berry to disguise the untasty sabor of some medcines. He was willing to let me try some fruit, but the tree was not bearing any at the time.