ok, so i've been at the farm for about 4 days now. i had a rough go of it the first few days just because it was a new environment and i really had no idea how the farm operated. but i learn new things every day and it's absolutely stunning up here in the country. i love working with the horses and riding everyday. the house is beautiful, the family is great, and the food...mmm deliciously homecooked country meals. i'll tell you, it's hard work. i get up at the butt crack of dawn and we don't stop until dinner. i've done everything from saddling up to building a fence to trail rides to gardening and back again. mind you, i've been here less than a week. honestly, if i don't write things down about my day, i forget because so much is packed in. but it's fantastic and i like it more and more each day. and i've never slept better. so last night, feathertop had her foal! i'll take some pictures soon. she is yet to be named. and mitter is due in 2 weeks. so that's all exciting. life is quiet here. i mean, we played scrabble last night on a homemade board! this whole experience just solidifies what i already knew about myself. i'm a country girl. i like wide open spaces, trees, grass, fresh air, animals, dirt, fresh food and most of all, great people. anywho, here's a few introductory pictures i've taken just to give you an idea of what it's like here. and these shots can't compare to the real deal! enjoy you bumpkins!
this is the view from my window. feathertop is the darker horse, mitter the lighter. this was the day before feathertop gave birth.
this is my little nook at the top of the stairs. just enough room!
the kitchen where we share our yummy meals.
pretty much what my shoes look like every second. i don't have a pair of jeans without dirt on them anymore.
this is neddy!! he's named after ned kelly (an aussie legend.) i love him.
and this is salty. i could take him home with me in a second. sweetest dog i've ever encountered. is it wrong that i may like the dogs more than the horses?
side view of the house.
flowers.
kath's beautiful tulips.
and another one.
