We had an amazing and memorable visit with Scott's friend Jessica and her family in Kansas.
Before we arrived at her family farm, we drove through the vastness of the Kansas plains.
Before we arrived at her family farm, we drove through the vastness of the Kansas plains.
When we arrived on the farm, Dave, Jessica's Dad, met us and showed us where to park our RV. Then we introduced ourselves. He was so relaxed and congenial, and that was the theme of the visit.
We met her mom Krista, her brother Jon, her kids, her nephews, and later her sister Jenna and her sister-in-law Kasey.
The weather was beautiful and we walked down to a barn. We saw goats, chickens, guinea fowl, cattle, and lots of barn cats walking around. The cattle were in the fields and inside fences. They are kept in groups by age. We went into the barn and saw two baby goats that had been born, I think the day before. Also, we met the family dog Sophie, an Anatolian shepherd. It's a beefy dog that keeps the farm safe from coyotes, so a bad ass, but it was the sweetest, gentlest dog ever.
We met her mom Krista, her brother Jon, her kids, her nephews, and later her sister Jenna and her sister-in-law Kasey.
The weather was beautiful and we walked down to a barn. We saw goats, chickens, guinea fowl, cattle, and lots of barn cats walking around. The cattle were in the fields and inside fences. They are kept in groups by age. We went into the barn and saw two baby goats that had been born, I think the day before. Also, we met the family dog Sophie, an Anatolian shepherd. It's a beefy dog that keeps the farm safe from coyotes, so a bad ass, but it was the sweetest, gentlest dog ever.
We had dinner, which was enormous ribeye steaks they raised and then grilled along with these amazing sweet potatoes. Then we had a blazing fire outside until 1 in the morning, and all the time we were talking, asking questions, and having a great time. Everyone was friendly, open, and frankly fascinating.