communing with animals

how i missed this! my neighbor (who makes the amazing meals and brought me freshly made cookies this afternoon - i am so spoiled) took me out to meet her RFDS nurse friend and her family. they own a 5 acre plot just outside derby town and have all manner of animals; cats, dogs, cows, chickens, geese, baby birds, frogs in the toilet, etc.  they even let the massive spiders live on the porch.  the neighbor next door has three gorgeous and well cared for horses. all of her animals are rescues and i had the most amazing time! we played with all of the animals, chased the calf, kissed the horses, cuddled the kitties, and then had cake, tarts and cookie dough with tea! yes yes it was a perfect afternoon. it started to pour while we were having tea and gathering our freshly lain eggs to take home. my idea of a perfect sunday.  miski would have been in hog heaven :)  a few more photos here Derby Farm Visit