Hello to all,
 
Last week, I had the opportunity to go to Brazil (200 km NW of Sao Paulo). I
was there on business and it was my first time out of the country. I didn't
have time to explore or ask a lot of questions because of the language
barrier.
 
Anyway, I had two experiences related to honey and comb.
 
We went to a gas station and while waiting for the car to be filled up and
washed, the owner wanted to show us something. He pulled out a bottle which
everyone, except me, thought it was beer. I hurried up and spoke up, letting
all know it was honey. The owner smiled and acknowledged me. I told him that
I had a hive and was still learning.
 
The next day, I was eating breakfast at the hotel when the owner of the
hotel walked in with a silver platter. She called us over to see what she
had. Once again, no one but me recognized what she had. It was a slab of
honeycomb. It was the darkest honey I've ever seen. While eating it, I
couldn't help to notice how intense the sweetness was. The wax was dark as
chocolate.
Question?
What causes the wax to be so dark? Is it the honey? The environment?
 
Buddy Gauthier
 
Computer Systems Analyst
Cameco Industries, Inc.
Thibodaux, LA  70301
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