[Club Rotario Sucre La Plata]
Today we visited a chocolatiere called Para Ti'. In a modern building, with workers all in white and layers of security, Para Ti' is a surprising gem. The chocolate tasted great (free samples!) and the facilities were beautiful. They are in the process of getting certifications necessary to step up their exports. The cacao bean is from Ecuador and the rest of the ingredients are local to Bolivia. Although Bolivia grows cacao, apparently it's all exported, with none left over!
Although the morning visit to the chocolate factory was quite tame, the trip to the hat-making factory was a step into last century's industrial revolution. The Sombrero factory was hot, with no protective gear in sight, obviously dangerous jobs, and a general ambivalence toward safety.
The factory owner gave George a bottle of wine, which the 5 of us polished off pretty quickly late this afternoon, and I bought a hat for Maya, my niece. I've been trying NOT to buy things because every pound I pick up at the market is one I have to carry around.
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