Starfruit

My friend, Joel, was in Florida training at E.C.H.O. Farms for a few weeks and Paul & I had the opportunity to visit him Saturday. He is preparing to spend a year in Africa helping the locals take advantage of their natural food and farming resources. He took us on a tour of the Farm and shared his vast knowledge he has picked up on all the plants and the many purposes that each has. He also shared some absolutely mouthwatering good fruit with us. In the picture we are chomping on some fresh starfruit that we handpicked off the tree. Joel is on the right and my hubbie is the one snickering in the background.

Joel is one of my good friends that I met while I spent a semester in College living downtown Chicago. Joel and two other guys lived in one apartment, while I lived with two other girls in another. The six of us were pretty much inseperable the entire time we were in Chicago. Great memories and we've managed to stay in touch over the years. Lifelong friends are such a blessing!! Best wishes to you, Joel, as you embark on this journey!