Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Sheepish Grins


Tuesday the family took a winding route 30 to the tourist town of Rotorua, that's an 80+KL drive for us, our longest car trip thus far. Key destinations included the Agrodome! That's right. Agriculture. Sheep. Sheep and Sheep dogs. A big highlight of the day was a staged demonstration of the worlds finest sheep. Before our very eyes, a dozen good looking sheep were paraded on stage for our perusal and awe. We watched one lucky lamb get taken to the sheers, quite a sight. Alden brought home some refuge. Drake opted for a toy sheep at the gift shop. The Sheep dogs were a real hit with the boys. Responding to specific calls by their trainer, they herded and raced over the top of their livestock. Quite something. Marc talked one of the stars into posing with him and Alden. Lucky mates aye?

6 comments:

Chris Goddu said...

I was going to comment, but then decided this was a family friendly site.

Ducharme-Bishop said...

Yes, I had to restrain myself as well

jand said...

Marc, you just look so...happy with your new friend. Does she have a name?

Chris Goddu said...

Okay, I can't resist.

Why can't we see Marc's hand and half of his arm? What is he doing? And, is Marc's friend smiling or grimacing?

jand said...

I am not sure about the positioning of Marc's arm and hand but the sheep behind them seems to have a good view and if I am not mistaken a bit of a lear on her lips. Perhaps they are in the line for a 'photo' as well?

Mikey said...

Are all Yanks honored guests at city council meetings? And about that key to the city . . .