Days

I have been on the farm now for a week and a half and have settled into a nice daily routine. I wake up at the leisurely hour of 830 every morning, and after a bit of nutella for breakfast, go pick up the jug of milk used to feed the calves. Already there are three new calves to feed, and playing with baby cows is a great way to start the day. The rest of the morning is for odd jobs, maybe feeding the pigs or fixing a fence. Lunch is on at noon, and then we take a nice long break to read or nap or just sit in the sun. Afternoons are spent doing bigger tasks like tilling fields or training horses. Ive taken to sitting on top of bales of hay and reading when there isnt anything specific to do. Dinner is at five, and is usually just bread and cheese, really awesome french artisan cheese. Then around 630, the farmer and I prepare for milking, and I milk the 50 cows while he does other chores. Finally when thats finished, I feed the calves, help to feed the cows, and then head inside just as the sun goes down to take a shower, eat some more spoonfulls of nutella, and climb into bed.
My hands are covered in scratches and bruises, and my body is just getting used to all this physical work, but Im sure its good for me, and I do feel very accomplished at the end of the day.
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