growing up in the wheatbelt, i had plenty of time around the farms - the wheat and the sheep and all of the dust. but... my kids have never had those same experiences, so i am trying to make sure they end up with them all one by one. today we spent the day with uncle mat out on the farm he works on, watching the shearers with the sheep and seeing the fleece get sorted.
it was hot out there but it was a lovely day and we let alex have a snooze in the car in the air con while we waited to go and have some fun.
i really love being out on the farm and it was such a good experience for them.
i am always amazed that shearers can just handle the sheep as they wiggle and kick and do their best to get out of there. they are incredible!
we have been to caversham wildlife park and watched the farm show where the sheep is shorn, the fleece seperated, everything taken care of... but now they've seen it in real life!
afterwards we drove home through clackline, past the old railway carriage they use for their post office
for a quick play on the tractor
i have always loved this place and sharing it with my children makes it even more special.
i love being home for the holidays
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