During our 11 day vacation in the North Carolina Mountains 

we

were

amused

watching the antics at The Chicken Coop 

and

in

awe

as we took time to Appreciate Nature's Beauty.

We also took Ellie-Mae canoeing down the New River with us, for the second time, which was so much fun.  I think this will be a new tradition for us any time we head for the hills!

The llama were super cute; water dripping from his chin!

Appreciating Nature's Beauty

Nature at its finest, that's what you'll find in the mountains

Beautiful views and lots of critters.

Llama and goats.

Hand hewn fences.

Wildflowers, butterflies and bees.

Donkey and Ellie-Mae amazed by each other.

Scenes from the mountains...

The Chicken Coop ~ Hens or Roosters?

We love summertime in the North Carolina Mountains!

With cooler temperatures, no humidity, scenic views, hiking, shopping, entertainment, and great restaurants...what's not to love?

We packed up the camper, our home away from home, and headed out for an 11 day vacation.

I really thought it might be too long of a trip, but we had a grand time and I wasn't ready to leave!

I took so many pictures while there and hope you enjoy these scenes from the chicken coop!

On the Farm

Farm life,.

It's like a step back in time when I visit.

On my sister and her husbands farm there are

Friesian horses,

every kind of duck,

a pond full of turtles,

cats,

dogs,

Bonita the deer,

field upon field of hay and sunflowers,

beautiful gardens,

and the list goes on.