A fortnight ago we went to visit Moche, and I forgot to post the pics, apologies to Lorraine and Barry of Apu Royalla, here he is:

I don't think he enjoyed our visit very much, he had his first vaccinations and got a microchip :(

Fond Farewells, New Arrivals, Flowers, Genetics and Halter Training

On Sunday we visited Apu Royalla to collect Aymara and Tikal, they said their farewells to Lorraine and Barry, mums Machu Picchu and Ara, grandma Bella and friends Salcantay and ??? (sorry Lorraine I've forgotten the other boy's name!!)

I had a theory that small mothers gave birth to small crias, regardless of the size of the dad, but Bella proves me wrong on this score, she is a small-ish llama while her daughters Machu Picchu and Ara are very big llamas - from big dads!!

Bella is an 'old girl' now, and enjoying her retirement.

Tikal's mum, the lovely Ara.

Mother and son, Tikal and Ara.

Aymara, looking very much like a leggy teenager.

Last treat time with Lorraine.

Machu Picchu with Salcantay behind.

MP and Aymara sharing farewells.

Salcantay is a lovely boy with the most amazing eye make up!

Does Tikal have a tear in his eye??

Aymara giving the landscape one last look.

Bye Mum!

In the garden at the moment the gladiolis are making a good show, but the wind is knocking them around and I've had to tie them up!  Fantastic splurge of colour, love it!!

Kiki in her best, no, it wasn't me, I wasn't there pose!

The darling Misty, as stubborn and as beautiful as ever!

I was worried we'd have trouble telling Noisette (left) and Aymara (right) apart, but they are chalk and cheese - at least to me!!  LOL!!

Bentley's lead and halter training sessions would go better without the peanut gallery… but some days, rent-a-crowd turn up uninvited!!

He is doing really well and walks nicely most days, stands to have lead and halter fitted and is for the most part a star pupil :)

In the home paddock Yolanda has a fortnight to go, and looks to have a large-ish cria on board, fingers crossed it all goes well and she has her first ever daughter!!

A visit to Apu Royalla

Its taken me much longer than it should have, but today I went to visit Apu Royalla to see the lovely cria that will be coming to Mt Tanga when they are yearlings :)

They look gorgeous in the photos, but even better in the flesh!

My first good look at them as they come into the yards for food treats :)  From the left Machu Picchu, her daughter Aymara, Tikal and his mum Ara.

Ara, Aymara and Tikal.

Aymara, has her mother's good looks and soft expression.

And this is Grandma, Bella, enjoying her role and her retirement.

 Lorraine and Ara share a quiet word.

Machu Picchu.

 Tikal is still a little shy, but has lovely markings and lots of fleece, and gives super cuddles.

The publicity shot!

Lorraine's garden is looking good, she told me the name of this rose, but I've forgotten it already - lovely though :)

Meanwhile at Apu Royalla

Burnt to a Crisp has a proper name at last, she's Aymara, Mara for short - very pretty name for a very pretty girl, she has her Mum's good looks on Dad's colouring.

Ara's son has earnt the nickname Rusty, after Rusty Berther of Scared Little Weird Guys, because he's not a very self confident sort of chappie yet!!  Still, he's got the looks!!

 Even a visit to the poo pile is a group activity!

Crisp

Some more pics in from Apu Royalla - very exciting.  Crisp is looking good :)

Here she is with Mum, Machu Picchu behind her, looking spanking gorgeous :)