Helen and Hamish,
What a pleasure, and honour, it was to meet you both. Considerate, aware, kind and happy come to mind. Thank you for being my hosts. For the six days I was there I relished arising at dawn to watch and listen to the "waking up" of your farm.
The early morning mist hanging among the hills. The slightly "kooky" crow of chief-rooster. The "Gang of Five" guinea fowl descending from their night-time roost up high on the power lines. And all the rest of the animal residents, plus the local wildlife, setting the tone for another beautiful day in the lush valley of Hannam Valley.
I enjoyed the privacy in my cottage, although I wish I could have seen more of your dogs. I was especially fond of Holly the Maremma. Thanks, Anna