Day 1 - Feb 6

We just got WiFi access again last night, so I haven't been able to post. Our days have been full. Monday we visited a cafe and met the World Barista Champion 2011 Alejandro Mendez. He works for a cafe Viva Espresso, owners Lily and Frederico Pacas, who also owns their own coffee farm. Their passion in their work is unbelievable. They literally take coffee from the ground up. They have their own farm to having 3 storefront espresso shops! Message from Lily to all of us: please take care of the process once we receive the green coffee - from roasting it properly, to brewing it, and to serving it. All these steps are crucial for the final product to the customer. Here is a picture of the world champ -- very young and motivated.