I’ve mentioned that we’re staying with the Hylton family here in Gainesville, GA… an amazing, generous and beautiful family whose hospitality has really blown us away. They’re such a blessing. Along with their wonderful house and cabin, there’s a small farm of animals. A Shetland mini horse named Rock and Roll (or Rocky, aww how cute), an alpaca named Wallace/Wally who seems shy or scared (and rightfully so, since ppl keep talking about riding him! who wouldn’t run away??), seven goats (one named Chewy – i’ll probably be writing about this guy another time, since he has such a fabulous name and personality to go with it – he’s the one jumping on Brooks for the carrot), and some chickens. Tegan and I had the opportunity to pay them a visit, with Brooks, the Hyltons’ middle son and also the zookeeper for the day (Brittany would probably kill me for saying that, since she does most of the caretaking). Brooks is one of the most dynamic and hilarious 8 year olds I’ve met, and he entertained us just as much as the animals did. Thanks for the tour, Brooks! Btw, towards the end of our visit, Tegan and I finally got to pet Wally without him running away… Alpacas are so interesting, like a mix b/w a camel and a sheep. God’s creatures are indeed so uniquely made.. and they bring me such joy. ENJOY!
