Last week the solitude of the farm was dissipated by the arrival of four people and a huge tent. We had visitors – and not just for an hour or two, as they were to stay for a week! What would this be like? What about our precious peace and quiet? How would the llamas react?<\/p>\n
Jane had worked with Val, and they were already good friends. But I only knew Jane slightly, and her husband and two daughters not at all. Although I had readily agreed to Val’s suggestion that they should come to stay, on the day of their arrival I was wondering if this would be something we would regret. After all, everyone has heard stories of great friendships being ruined by holidaying together. And I have become more and more of a hermit, relishing the lack of company to the point where even the rare person coming down the lane provokes a sense of intrusion.<\/p>\n
I should not have worried. Our first holiday visitors proved to be really pleasant company, and their stay turned out to be a really positive experience. Everyone joined in with farm life and work, and it was great to be able to share some of the delights of our new home.<\/p>\n
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\nThe llamas took very well to some new carers!
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Staying around on the farm seemed to suit everyone and, apart from regular trips to the tip (see later story<\/a>) and to the fantastic local bakery, we hardly went out all week.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_4_placeholder\n Full set of pictures at this page<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Last week the solitude of the farm was dissipated by the arrival of four people and a huge tent. We had visitors – and not just for an hour or two, as they were to stay for a week! What … Continue reading