Gingue Brothers Dairy

Yesterday we visited Gingue Brothers Dairy farm. First impression was bad, because it was so stinky there, but after 5-7 minutes I didn't feel the smell anymore.

The guy's name that gave us a tour was Dan. He was funny and interesting, he told us about all the process how cows are being milked and what happens if the cow has an injury.

Then we went through the farm and it seemed, that cows are happy. They have everything they need.

After the excursion we went to a river and had some kind of picnic. Our teacher brought strawberry cake, soda and water. Cake was awesome!

Then we went to refresh ourselves in river. Water was cold but refreshing. And river was beautiful and landscapes were awesome too.

After we went to our teacher's home and she introduced us to our family! 

We had a great time! Thank you, Christine!

5 interesting facts about Gingue Brothers Dairy, LLC

First of all, I like the idea of having a page on a facebook and updating it all the time!

Second, I like the idea, that they post some vocabulary words there and explain what does it mean, so when you go to the excursion, you are able to understand everything they say.
Gestation is a term in reference with reproduction, it is the amount of time from insemination/conception to birth.

Third, I learned, that each American consumes an average of 29 pounds of cheese each year!

Fourth, very funny term: "bunk face" . This is what they call the exposed section of the bunk.  They try to keep as little of the bunk exposed as they can so the feed stays fresh.

Fifth, and the last, that the average dairy farm in Vermont has 130 cows.  They have approximately 600 total in their herd!


I`m looking forward to visit the farm. I saw the pictures on facebook and it seems, that the place is beautiful and I could take a lot of nice pictures!

Thoughts about COTS

Today I've visited COTS shelter for homeless people in Burlington, VT.

Unfortunately, my post will be without pictures.

I would say, that people live there in normal conditions. Yes, there is not a lot of space, but still there is a bed, heating and air conditioning, shower and laundry. It doesn't stink there, it's not dirty there.

In my country (Latvia) shelters are disgusting. They have a lot of nasty smells there, everything is dirty etc.

Comparing conditions of living on campus in Ryan hall, I can say, that homeless people in shelter live the same, as we do.

Guide was very polite and talkative. She spoke clearly and I was able to understand everything she said. She answered to all the questions with pleasure and I received answers to all the questions I had before coming there.

Of course, shelter doesn't seem to be like a hotel, but still it's better than to sleep somewhere in the park, when it's cold outside.