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Cover Every Bit of Skin
Jose also has to cover up, however he doesn't wear gloves while he's working because he says it's too hard to manipulate the hives and frames.
Sweet Honey Child
March 2nd 2011 Just outside of Banos, halfway to Pelileo lies a lush valley village called Patate. Here, Jose Lara keeps his bees, beside a lovely citrus grove and under an enormous avocado tree. Every few months he goes to check the hives and this particular Saturday he invited me along. I've always been fascinated by apiculture -- the whole concept of buzzing insects creating a sweet, edible treat seems amazin
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