点评:On behalf of Gran Colombia Tours, Andres was my guide for the visit to Jardín Cultural Town and Coffee Farm Experience Day.
Andres got in touch the evening before to confirm my pick-up time from the hotel, which got brought forward to a 6.00am start due to known roadworks en-route.
This proved to be a wise decision, with the journey from Medellín to Jardín taking nearly 4 hours due to the roadworks, however Andres was driver and guide and got me to the coffee farm safely and via scenic roads.
We went to the coffee farm first, where we met the owner, while his wife prepared a delicious breakfast, served with coffee of course.
The owner then explained the whole process from coffee plant to cup. He only spoke Spanish, but Andres translated everything into English, while also transferring my questions back to the owner.
I was then taken around the farm to collect coffee beans, taste some of the fruits growing along the coffee trees, see the bean extraction process and taste more coffee.
A great education as to how your coffee gets to your cup.
We then proceeded to the pretty town of Jardín where we visited the church, walked the town, and drank more coffee with the locals in the village square. A beautiful experience.
It was then time to make the long journey back, however the farmer owner had given Andres an alternative route to avoid the worst of the roadworks. To be honest, it probably wasn't much quicker, but the views were absolutely breathtaking, and so worth the diversion.
As it was getting late, it was my decision for Andres and I to stop off for something to eat on the way back to my hotel, which added a little extra time to our journey.
This is most definitely a full day's tour, even without the current roadworks, but it is the perfect way to see and taste how Colombia's coffee is made whilst enjoying some most outstanding views, and if Andres is your guide it will be the perfect tour.
翻译:安德烈斯代表格兰哥伦比亚旅游公司担任我的导游,带领我参观了哈尔丁文化小镇和咖啡农场体验日。
安德烈斯在前一天晚上联系我,确认了酒店接我的时间。由于途中道路施工,出发时间提前到了早上6点。
事实证明这是一个明智的决定,因为从麦德林到哈尔丁的路程由于道路施工耗时近4个小时。不过,安德烈斯既是司机又是导游,他安全地把我送到了咖啡农场,沿途风景优美。
我们首先来到了咖啡农场,见到了农场主。他的妻子正在准备美味的早餐,当然少不了咖啡。
农场主随后讲解了从咖啡树到一杯咖啡的整个过程。他只会说西班牙语,但安德烈斯将所有内容翻译成英语,并把我的问题转达给农场主。
之后,我参观了农场,采摘咖啡豆,品尝了咖啡树旁生长的一些果实,观看了咖啡豆的萃取过程,并品尝了更多咖啡。
这次体验让我们深入了解了咖啡是如何从农场到餐桌的。
之后,我们前往美丽的哈尔丁小镇,参观了教堂,漫步小镇,并在村广场与当地人一起品尝咖啡。这是一次美好的体验。
接下来是漫长的返程,农场主为安德烈斯提供了一条替代路线,以避开施工路段。说实话,这条路线可能并没有快多少,但沿途的风景美得令人窒息,绝对值得绕道。
由于天色已晚,我决定和安德烈斯在回酒店的路上找个地方吃点东西,这让我们多花了一些时间。
即使没有施工路段,这趟行程也绝对需要一整天的时间。不过,这是了解和品尝哥伦比亚咖啡制作过程,同时欣赏绝美景色的绝佳方式。如果安德烈斯是你的向导,那这将是一次完美的旅行。