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Comment by Chad Settlemier on August 23, 2010 at 2:36am

Ah, ok. Sounds like old technology works great for this end stages of drying cacao. I'm all for traditional methods of processing. Would like to find a construction plan for a drying house like this for Hawaii.

I appreciate your photos posted here, great shots showing good detail of the subject matter.. I'm a photographer and I see you have an eye for details.. Thanks!

Comment by Seneca Klassen on August 23, 2010 at 2:26am

Not all that much, but conservation of heat during the end stages of curing is an important issue. You can see this in classic patio drying sites as well--they'll pile the cacao back up at the end of the day and cover it overnight. These type of drying houses allow for a less laborious version of the same idea.

Comment by Chad Settlemier on August 22, 2010 at 4:12am

I see.. Must rain a lot there?

Comment by Seneca Klassen on August 22, 2010 at 4:07am

Trinidad.

Comment by Chad Settlemier on August 22, 2010 at 3:49am

Where is this?

Comment by Seneca Klassen on August 22, 2010 at 3:35am

Yep...very traditional Trinidad style.

Comment by Chad Settlemier on August 22, 2010 at 2:44am

Is this a drying house?