We Visited the Land of Alpacas January 22, 2010
Posted by Emily in : Family, Friends, Utah , trackbackRemember what I love about living in Utah? Last weekend we went to visit one of my best friend’s mom, Leslie. She really was like a second mom to me, and I try to make it out to her place every year when I’m in Utah. Hannah and Dallin have seen her a few times in the last few years, but David hadn’t been out to her place in years.
She runs an Alpaca Ranch in Utah, and is pretty famous among Alpaca owners.
I think they’re pretty cute, AND . . . they give great eye contact. 
Alpacas are bred just for their fleece. It’s five times warmer than wool and finer than cashmere. Basically, it’s amazing stuff. (You know I picked up some fleece to make hats and scarves.)
Check out Dallin. I don’t think all this chat about Alpacas is quite as invigorating to him as it is to David.
We had a great time, the kids had fun, and Leslie 100% convinced David to buy some Alpacas.
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I envy you! You do such fun stuff!!! I love the pics of the brown one – solo portrait & the close up with the fun “hairstyle” going on.
However, the “100% convinced” bit has me a little worried…I don’t think they allow alpacas on the green behind the house ;P
Wow!!! Great Pictures! Loved the 6th one with the Mountains in the background! You guys are soooo lucky!
Oh come on Luone! We don’t let little DETAILS like “city park green space” get in our way!
Emily,
The boys and I used to admire a couple of alpacas on the way to and from their elementary school. I prefer the reddish brown ones! I thought raising them in Utah would be hard because they couldn’t get their fresh grass. I guess they get hay bails instead. If you buy for the breed it can be more than a bit pricey!
Yes, they are a bit pricey, so I’m sure we won’t own any for a while.
In Utah, they eat hay in the winter. They are cute though!