Today, Karen took the lead. She did some research and found the Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch. Not exactly a “petting zoo”, but a place where you can get close to the animals and interact and learn. You know if there is a fluffy critter around, Karen is going to want to get close to it…and I won’t be far behind.
Of course, it didn’t take Karen long to make friends here. Although this goat seems to be interested in her camera. 🙂
As we were being led around and shown all the animals, I looked off in the distance and notice this very comforting scene. The blueness of the sky and the greenness of the field along with the bit white puffy clouds was just the type of landscape I had been looking for.
And the owners here are more then capable of taking photos of you with your camera to keep the memories alive. This critter was eyeing Janice and she wasn’t letting it out of her sight.
Like I said, if Karen has the chance to get in a pen with a bunch of fluffy critters, she’s going to do it. These were very friendly critters, but we were warned that as much as that long neck looks like it wants a hug, do not go there. They don’t like anything grabbing them around that long neck and will fight you to get away.
Of course all of the animals are named, and if you go to the gift shop the lady can tell you,based on the yarn used in the different items, which of the animals it came from. She was very knowledgeable and from what they said and the information on their site, they are very responsible owners and take very good care of the animals.
While we were there, they opened up the gate and allowed the alpacas and llamas into the field with the horses to chow on the nice green grass. This just made the previous scene even more amazing!
So, if you are in the Coeur d’Alene area, I highly recommend a trip to the Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch. You’ll learn a few things and enjoy a very peaceful experience. Now, back to that waterfall research I was doing. Tomorrow is going to be a very busy day.
Michael
Sharing God’s Creation, One Click at a Time
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