My grandfather owns an olive orchard, where we gather as family and help him harvest it. Occasionally we have friends help as well which makes it a nice gathering of both family and friends.
It is usually harvested during the month of October. The exact time depends on how much rain recently has fallen and how good they are (if oil has a higher concentration than water, the olive is considered of good quality, the higher the percentage of oil the higher the quality). A minimum (otherwise the harvest can be considered bad) amount of oil per 100kg is 12L~14L (12%~14%). This year there was a lot of rain during October and the weather was not favorable. Therefore the harvest was delayed to the first two weeks of November.
The work starts in the early morning since November days are short (it gets dark around 5PM), therefore there is still a lot of dew which made it possible for my wife to take this beautiful picture bellow. We work till either the work is done or night falls (with brakes in between of course 😅).
One day, God provide, I will continue this tradition with my children and if God wills it their children as well. It refreshes the mind and soul when you get to spend a day in nature working with your family and friends. I hope that, whoever you may be reading this, have made time to spend with your family as well (in nature or at home).
