Revisiting a visitor from across the pond
In this episode, we revisit episode 241 from three years ago. Craig Constantine, a good friend from the US, called in to visit and met the alpacas.
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Alpaca breakfast is a great time
After the rain my alpacas came out to eat the willow leaves. I say rain, but it was more of a shower.
A new normal
I am still looking forward to a ‘normal’ day but I am not sure if I would recognise it if I had one.
Getting back to routines and rhythms with the alpacas
I have been capacity-challenged on a number of fronts, but I am pleased to be returning to routines and rhythms with the alpacas.
Shearing is completed for another year
quick update on shearing and valley news, including the swans, with a background soundtrack of alpacas feeding.
Far flung friends meeting the alpacas
In this episode, I meet up with Danny from Boston, when he visits us here in Wales. We have known each other for almost 8 years, but met for the first time recently. I got to introduce him to the valley and the alpacas. It was a hoot (as Danny would say). The characteristics of alpaca connections and podcasting connections bear an uncanny resemblance. You can find kindred spirits in lots of places if you look for them. I guess you can count alpacas on that list too. Danny has a regular podcast, which you can find here:
Do you focus on the big picture or close up?
If we focus only on the big picture or only on the close-up, we will miss something. We need to do both, just not at the same time.
Spring arrivals and departures in the valley
Reflecting on the loss of Hermione, our matriarch, and the emotional challenges faced in caring for and then losing aging animals like Freds.
What could your lifetime journey actually be?
How did we get to be where we are? The answer is a series of small, potentially inconsequential choices and actions.
Slowing down to an alpaca rhythm
In this episode, I try to share the rhythm of alpacas. There is time for everything when you are an alpaca.