Wet Cows.

We were told to expect very high winds last night (gusts 75 mph plus) but the worst never materialized, and the blow was less severe than last week-end. Our friend/host/homeowner Sue joined us for the evening and overnight, which was very pleasant and a welcome break from our routine. Today she took us back out to the ranch, and we had more opportunity to look around, and for me to begin taking photos in earnest. Cows, bulls, dogs, horses and the occasionally donkey were available for our consideration, and we were briefed on the particulars of more of the outbuildings and of the new main house, now under construction. Apparently a couple of ducks were lost overnight to predators, and later this afternoon a bald eagle was spotted with one of the unfortunates.
We have bought new rubber boots this evening in anticipation of muddy adventures on the ranch tomorrow. Sounds like fun.