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An abandoned cart in the 70s
For a long time, the cart pulled by mules or cows was the mode of transportation
for the people of the field. The cart was the most important farming tool and the greatest
cost before the 60s. The cart, with a pair of mules or cows, was the fundamental element
to be able to carry out all the work of the field. One of the participants still remembers
how in the early mornings, during the month of August, they had to go load the cart. He
also remembers how sometimes he remained sleeping in the dark while his mother waited
for his dad to return so that they could unload.
The most gratifying job of the summer was unloading the grain. It involved the
result of all the work and strengths carried out during the whole year. The grain would be
placed in sacks or bags. The bags were larger sacks than the usual ones and were cleaner
and air-tight in order to transport the grain and especially the flour. For a while, the bags
were in style and were used a lot.
Today, the carts and the boors have been replaced by the tractor and the trailer.
The mow replaced the sickle.
Photo provided by Arcadio Varona
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