Vacation in Paradise

As much as we love the alpacas, I have to say it is all too rare that we get an opportunity to "get away from it all".  It's been a bit long since I've posted because we've been in Northern Idaho paradise with no internet or cell coverage.  It might make me a bit antsy to be so disconnected, but getting over that initial "hmmm, how can I handle this?" it was absolutely glorious!

Our view from the motor home for a week~

Seems like most of the time we get away from the ranch it is somehow still alpaca related.  It was wonderful to get away and visit a good friend who lives on a 150+ acre ranch, surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery where ever you look.  Of course, we don't ever seem to get too far away from alpacas.  Our friend also has a herd of fiber boys that get to graze peacefully and roam as free as alpacas can get in the US on this open land.  There are also horses, llamas, sheep, goats, cows and a yak.  So in addition to our getaway vacation, we also brought a few boys to add to her fiber herd and deliver some females to another farm in Idaho to add to Eden Criations breeding program.

Alpacas coming across the field to say hi~

We had a great time and as vacations tend to go, the time flew by way too fast.  We have some great memories, thoroughly enjoyed our down time of walks in the woods, fishing in the lake and enjoying great company.

One of the llamas that was out for a walk on his own one afternoon~

Our dog, B.A. out to greet the horses, they weren't too interested in
the small visitor~

I don't know how anyone could ever tire of the peacefulness and
beauty of this landscape~

We saw lots of little fish along the shore and Deb got an opportunity to fish and catch several, we don't have any of those "you can't believe how big" fish stories to share.  Catch and release small mouth bass and let them grow bigger for next year.  Maybe then we'll get a big fish fry to cap off one of the best week's of the year!


 This may not be what everyone thinks of paradise, but we certainly do.  A week away from work, technology, chores and activities of running a ranch in this gorgeous setting will always be a paradise for us. 

To see more pictures check out the Northern Idaho set on Flickr.