 He's stirring the boiled nectar which is now cooling and will soon harden into sugar |
 All parts of the coconut tree are used - these branches are used for the fire that boils the nectar |
 Katie's helping package the finished product! |
 One of the homes that the family who owns the coconut garden lives in |
 Bananas growing (just above the flower) |
 There's a town election coming up, and there are political posters all over. Each poster has a picture of the candidate who is always portrayed in some sort of uniform and with a stern face. |
 We took a ride through the canals of this small town on the family's personal long-tail boat |
 Coconut trees are everywhere |
 Typical home that we passed along the way |
 Most homes have these "spirit houses" out front to attract good spirits |
 One of several temples we saw along the canal |
 Selling products along the canal |
 The school we visited today |
 Another part of the school |
 Children playing outside |