This year we decided to invest in some specially-designed poles to bash the trees with. They are lighter and more manageable than normal sticks and at only 7 euros each, they we were worth their weight in gold.
This year we managed to pick all the almonds from the bottom field as well and at the moment they are drying on a tarpaulin. Luckily, we should be able to get them into bags before the rains forecast for this Wednesday.