Her name is Paloma. She just moved in. She´s 7 months pregnant (due in December). She´s getting used to us and the farm. I´m wooing her with banana peels and dried corn (her favorite!) Now she lets me rub behind her ears...
But this cow business is all new for us!! Learn as you go... The neighbors are letting me practice milking on their cows. (I am also making lots of cheeses, yoghurts, and other milkty delights!)
In the meantime, Marcelo and a neighbor are putting up the outside walls of the cabin. Hopefully the weather will cooperate, so we can keep working... and move in soon!
FYI-- the outside wood is Eucalyptus, the hardwood heart of the tree that the paper and plywood businesses usually toss out or burn.
We also transplanted 90 little trees this week, as part of our reforestation project... just in time for the rain!!!
And, of course, we must take time to enjoy the dipping spots in the river. Playtime is very important in the jungle farming world.
Bonus photo: lots of these long-legged hoppers loafing about the kitchen lately...
2 comments:
this blog is inspirational! keep up the good work.
Nice one guys. Love the pics of the cow and the dog and the new house. Krid says he likes Rambo!!
We can't wait to come and see you in Argentina and eat lots of your fruit and swim.
The new interns arrive today.
Love from us all at You Sabai and Pun Pun.
Jx
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