Bananas are abundant and cheap in South Africa. It’s common to find a bunch of organic bananas in Woolworth’s (“Wooly’s”) for about the equivalent of two US dollars.
And believe me, I take advantage. I have bananas in my steel cut oats, plain banana at breakfast, bananas in my smoothie, and while driving around Kruger National Park, Kurt and I had several peanut butter and banana sandwiches (yes, seriously. Try it.)
Just before the town of Hazyview, we drove past a massive field of banana trees. And on our return, from the other side of the road we saw the distribution center and a nice little banana stand.
I was curious on those plastic bags covering the actual bananas, and when I did my search, came across an interesting article about the environmental impact of those bags, because apparently whether the conventionally chemically treated bananas (in blue bags) or the organically treated ones (in white bags) the disposal of the bags themselves isn’t regulated. His article is aimed at the Dominican Republic, not South Africa, but it does beg the question on whether being “organic” shouldn’t also be more environmentally conscientious?
Well, that’s enough meandering for now. Off to photography class this morning but wanted to leave you to enjoy this little (banana) slice of life here in South Africa.
Love, Marla
