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A wonderful tail, have you any pictures of the donkeys!Something that has stuck with me for a few days ...
We've just been away for a short break and where we stayed adjoins a field of land which has a lovely white donkey. Maybe a couple of years ago that donkey was in a bit of a state with poor fur and not very interested in much, but today he's in great shape. This time, he's joined by another donkey - brown and black colouring and a bit dishevelled. I think we can take a wild guess that these are rescued animals.
After dinner one evening we took a stroll up the lane and waiting until this new donkey came over. He was timid and shy, but we got to stroke him and talked to him a bit. The next evening, we did the same ... and his reaction was quite magical.
He perked his ears up, head literally rubbernecked and then he let out the loudest heeee-haw you could imagine. Jumping on the stop for a bit and then head lolling from side to side he lolloped up the gate still bellowing away! He was so happy to see us. Again, we had a good chat and chin scratch, head scratch, cheek scratch.
Lovely animal.
When we left he was curled up asleep right next to his feed with his head just gently rocking. I like to think he was in a very happy food coma.
To say we took a break away for a recharge from the daily grind, that donkey did more to lift my spirits and my energy than really any other part of the break. I do hope his was improved by our interactions.
Paul.


