A story from ten years ago today…Four days and counting…
A simple life in the country… on February 7, 2016 Note: It's ironic that we're back in New Zealand ten years later. We...
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A dream come true…Antarctica, here we come!…Exciting and…pricey!…Tomorrow…the 666 day itinerary!
Not our photo, but not unlike the experience we hope to have on our booked cruise to Antarctica in 21 months....
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Part 1…South America, here we come!..A new continent…A new leg in our journey…
With only one week until departing New Zealand and an upcoming cruise beginning next Saturday, the 16th, we decided to wrap up...
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Worried about Mont Blanc…Delilah…Watching over the alpacas this week…
Little Mont Blanc, dirty from days of rain, still small and fragile. With Trish and Neil gone for Easter until next...
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A heartwarming story of a little life…
Only a few days ago, Mont Blanc approached the fence welcoming us. Perhaps somehow he knows how much we care. See...
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Windy days and night…Coldest we’ve been in awhile…
Only a few pregnant moms remain in the paddock that will give birth this season. Many more are pregnant for next...
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Part 1…Beautiful and hilarious faces…Take a peek for a warmed heart and a hearty laugh…Part 2 in a few weeks…
Check out that smile with grass! Perhaps it's just us. Maybe we're somewhat daft for loving animals as we do finding...
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Each day bring more wonders, more laughter and more surprises…
Trish and Neil recently acquired these two pink cockatoos, a mating pair, from an elderly couple whose health is failing. This...
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Another extraordinary day on the farm…Graphic birthing video and photos…
This is the first full birthing video we've taken since our arrival at the alpaca farm over six weeks ago. I get it....
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A simple life in the country…
Sunset at the alpaca farm. The house has a metal roof and it's a veritable hot box on hot days. We...
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