In Search of Sheep (not geese)

Today we hit the road in search of sheep. We didn’t have to drive long. Fifteen minutes into the trip on Motorway 1 heading north from Wellington, we rolled by our first wool covered hill. The kids were delighted. We drove an additional 30 minutes to Lindale Farm so we could pay to see sheep. Not satisfied, we paid more to feed ducks, chickens, rabbits, goats, pigs, cows, llamas, emus, and rabid hissing geese. By feeding the geese, I mean we threw our corn at the biggest loudest goose in the gaggle and kicked up a dust storm as we ran for the car.

The only animals not fed were the lambs – off limits for some reason. I’m guessing the farmer worries we could pass some disease only carried by tourists. Anyway, it was a good day to be a tourist in New Zealand. The exchange rate was not bad. The drive was a beauty. The sun was warm. And great Hokey Pokey ice cream.

I created a new photo folder. I will post all pictures taken in August to this folder.