3.5.11

Welcome to The Valley

So.
Likely, there's one picture too many, included below. But i couldn't help it. I also broke the promise of animal pictures - because I've only snagged 2 so far.
Next time.
I miss home, but my new one isn't so bad! Enjoy the shots;) xo








Also! I went to a rodeo this week - woot woot!

And, Steven gave us the chance to try driving his plow. The sharp metal cutter weighs just under 200 lbs and is pulled behind two Belgium work horses, named Laura and Pete. With Steven holding the reins, and one of us at a time holding the heavy wooden handles, we circled one plot several times, each round turning up soil and cutting a 2ft trough into the ground. We broke a sweat, felt dizzy and sick and then watched as Steven, a 60 year + man took his turn without loosing a breath. He's been doing this for over 30 years, while men behind him have performed the same technique for hundreds. Impressed.

























7 comments:

christoph herby said...

beautiful shots! I especially like the photo inside the barn, facing the sun. can't wait to see ya soon!

Christoph

Brandonisfun said...

much lovelier than your previous home, from which i'm sending this. stay, and keep making things, beautiful. -bt

Nxt Bloom said...

me tooooo! 2 weeks! (? i've lost track of time!)

Nxt Bloom said...

BT - our Kerou home is lovely too in its own way. um, when are you going to write something on BrandoninBenin, ps? the christmas thing is sooo4 months ago:)

Unknown said...

the farm looks beautiful! I can't wait to see some more photos. Keep them coming.

Diane said...

These pictures are great! It looks like you're living the life

souly nomadic said...

what a beautiful valley!