We are fortunate to have friends that own this beautiful property, which just happens to have an olive grove on it. It isn't a huge grove, but it yielded 360 lbs of olives this harvest, which is being pressed into olive oil. I'm all about new experiences, and this one was so fun and educational for us.
The kids had their own little kid party, that did not include picking olives :) while the adults picked. Call it therapy, tranquility, being with nature...there was something about picking the fruit on these trees that just made every little problem not exist for a few hours. We also met some more amazing people and had great conversation. It truly felt great to UNPLUG. (Even though I did have my phone in my pocket for documentation) :)
The view from atop of a ladder
I was convinced the olives would be green, but lo and behold, they were black. I have never picked an olive, let alone seen one growing on a tree. These new "California" experiences are so refreshing and fulfilling for me.
Just getting started
The olive bucket was very useful
Olives pick pretty easily. You can "strip" them from the branches. The branches are very flexible and strong. There are some olives that weep, I guess that means they are over-ripe. The added bonus in picking is that the weeping olives make hands very soft.
It doesn't look full here, but....
Here's what I was looking at.
Eric and Phil sorting the bad olives.
Another new and fun experience in our memory book.
I am beginning to wonder if 2013 can be topped. ???
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