Start chapter 1 of our new life. Our, perhaps chapter something-or-other in our ever expanding novel of this wonderful life we live.
Either way, we are settled into our new home, that being be our home for now at least. Left Foot Farm has really surpassed any expectations we had and we feel very fortuitous to have found such a wonderful place to call home.
When we arrived at the farm it was a bit overwhelming, as there are ten other wwoofers living here, along with some 100 goats, six dogs, chickens, ducks and pigs. Needless to say there is always something going on and many names to learn and as such we have enjoyed every step thus far. The farm here specializes in selling raw goat’s milk, primarily from Nigerian Dwarf goats, which have the highest butterfat content of all goat’s milk.
We have our own little cabin to stay in, but we spend most of our time working our daily shifts, which can consist of anything from feeding, milking, hoof trimming, and gardening, to name a few. With so many chores to be done around this bustling farm you can always find something to keep you busy, which we have really enjoyed after our long trip out here, with virtually no responsibilities.
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Since we are allotted two days off a week we have been spending our free time exploring the area. Our first stop was, of course, to see Mt. Rainier National Park. On clear day you can see the towering peak from the farm, its snow laden face beckoning us to come have a closer look. The hike we did was amazing, taking us through fields of blooming wildflowers up to various vantage points where we could stop and admire the icy volcano as well as many waterfalls and wildlife.
Another day off us took us to Olympia, the capital of Washington state. Though it is small, it is very quaint and has much to offer in terms of tourism. We spent the day touring the capital building and then meandering the streets, popping in and out of the small, local shops that populate the downtown district and finished up the day with a walk along the inlet.
Though I know it’s coming, it’s hard to imagine the rainy, dreary days to come because it has just been so beautiful here. Every morning starts out with a crisp chill, just enough to wake you up, which burns off with the rising sun and warmer temperatures we’ve been enjoying. Since fall has announced itself with the turning of the leaves, we try to spend every afternoon we have off by swimming in the nearby lakes or using the farm kayaks to explore.
All the greatness and beauty here has moved me to start writing haikus. Certainly more will follow in future posts, but I leave you for now, with my first attempt.
One breath-
the words that flow,
aspire to inspire
Tonya and Ryan
Just as Free 