I had been visiting the farm for years before the town purchased it in 1998 for open space. The original llama, Harley, that guarded the sheep flock became the subject of a children's book called Harley by my dear friend Star Livingstone and illustrated by local artist, Molly Bang.
Harley passed away within the past few years. There is a handsome llama there now in his place, but Harley can never be replaced.
Here is Mrs with a Scottish Black-faced ewe.
One of several sheep with little ones.
Old piece of farming equipment salvaged from the 88 acres farm.
After spending time on the farm we wanted to walk a section of the former railroad bed that has become a long addition to the Shining Sea Bikeway. We walked for several miles despite it being "closed" as it is still under construction and saw many people walking, running and riding. I look forward to using this as much as I possibly can for biking and especially training for runs. The rail bed conversion adds miles and miles of path connecting Woods Hole to North Falmouth.
(All photos by Mrs.)
3 comments:
Oh awesome pics, B and Mrs ! Makes me very excited to get there also!!
Did not know llama's were used as herd guards. How unique. But then I have heard of donkeys doing the same thing.
Love how many areas are converting old rail heads to bike and hiking paths. Wonderful recycle.
Hi Barry, My daughter, grandson and I walked the new bikepath section yesterday (in the rain!) We only did about a mile, it was too wet, but the little guy had cabin fever and we had fun, only got a couple of pics, but came home with some neat rusty railroad spikes and other metal. (Not to mention coffee, salsa, cheese and chocolate cake from North Falmouth market- destroying all benefits of the little bit of exercise.)
I have to check out Petersen Farm, the kids would love it.
Great pictures! Oh, BTW, I recently watched Elizabethtown again with my sister- I love that movie, too! I lived in the next town over ( Radcliff, KY) for a couple of years.
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