Where is all this rain coming from? It has now poured almost non-stop for six days, which has rather put the kybosh on the alpaca preparations. At least it has given me a chance to get used to the new look garden and move daffodil bulbs and bluebell bulbs as they are toxic to alpacas. I’m hoping to God the trees and weeds that are left are not poisonous. Stress, stress, stress!
The future alpaca shelter. Note new side gate to the right.
Anyway, after several days of inactivity, the guys are back and working on filling in the gazebo to make a three-sided shelter. This is the part I have been looking forward to. There is something about creating a home, a house for an animal that is deeply satisfying. I felt the same when I was making an aviary for my pigeons. Creating a lovely environment for them is a huge pleasure. (I know, I should get out more!)
Rustic planks for the alpaca shelter
They are covering the gazebo with rustic looking rough planks, which look just amazing.”This is how they used to make the old mountain cabins” said Enrico, who I think is quite enjoying himself.
The white plastic roof will be covered with some more subtle green, although that is not top of the priority list at the moment.
The alpacas are now coming on Saturday afternoon, which is not long at all.