A day in the country with the Llamas
There’s just something about old barns when they’re restored and well kept. Isn’t this one pretty?
Guess what the wreath is made of……llama hair…well, fiber or fleece is the preferred word.
Last Saturday was such a beautiful sunny day, so we decided to take a ride in the country to visit the llamas and alpacas.
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What a beautiful serene place. The llamas were wonderful. I could have stayed there forever! They were so cute and friendly and didn’t spit once.
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What a cutie with his mop top, flirting with me and so tame, just hamming it up for the camera.
Warning, there are lots of pictures of llamas coming. I ♥ llamas and alpacas.
Because they’re surefooted and can carry heavy loads, they’ve been used as pack animals for thousands of years. This one was suited up and willing to be led around the field by anyone, even me.
Looks like they’re having a conversation…..another crazy human with a camera, will it ever end…….
I couldn’t tell which was a llama or an alpaca. They’re both related to camels but the llama is bigger. Alpacas produce one of the most luxurious natural fibers that comes in more than 20 basic colors, more than any fiber producing animal. Yeah I learned that there and lots of other interesting facts!
You can walk out in the field with them and get really close but look out for the llama beans! Get it ...llama beans...lol
This soft, soft tapestry was made of alpaca fiber.
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In the barn, perched beside an alpaca Santa, the resident barn cat was the official greeter and several vendors were selling products produced from the fiber and other various llama related items.
We left with this little basket of fiber, a gift from the llamas and alpacas. It’s so soft and smells good too.
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The owners of this farm were hosting an open house last weekend, but they allow visitors anytime for outings on the property and are always willing to share their knowledge and the farm with visitors.
Guess I’m a farm gal at heart, I could wear old jeans and muddy shoes and never dress up again, spending my days with the llamas. If you ever get a chance to meet one up close you won’t be disappointed.





























