Barcelo Orange Distribution Center

Don Livio came by Sofia’s to talk to us about the team we have coming in August. Livio is about 73 years old but doesn’t look or act it. He is full of spunk and a real charmer.  You will get to hear more about him later because he is going to be the driver for the team while they are here. Anyway… Sofia asked Tim and I to go with Livio on an errand to get oranges (Chinas en espanol). What we didn’t know was that we were going to the actual Distribution center where the oranges are brought to be inspected, boxed and bagged up, and shipped out to other places. Turns out this distribution center is the largest center for orange distribution in the Dominican Republic. It is called Barcelo and it is a huge company. Sofia has a relationship with them and Barcelo donates oranges to Sofia’s organization ARRAS. I was impressed by the facility and the amount of oranges being processed. We picked up some oranges and Livio separated a small bag full and put it on the side. He told me that those were for 2 blind men that Sofia always sends oranges to whenever she gets some. How like Sofia to take care of the blind, sick, orphaned, widowed, and all those in need.

Check out the pictures or the orange plant…