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I am Cecilia. A New Zealander who farms in Illinois.
My farms are organic and regenerative and full of stories. I have been writing here about environmentally sustainable farming and food and travel since 2011.
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BEACHES AND BANSKY
RUAKAKA. Back in Auckland. BANKSY. And then back to my bro’s for a bubbly. Lots of Love. Tomorrow I am back on the plane – aimed straight for Illinois. Lots of Love Celi and Kempton: Tomorrow 01/05 10% / 0 mm Sunny. High -13C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Tomorrow 01/05 10%…
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BREAKER BAY
As I write in New Zealand in an overcast 17C/62F, John is going out to milk the cow in Ilinois in -17F (-21C). not good. So far all is well. They are all alive at least. But cold, cold.
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TODDLE
Rain and Sunshine likewise to a little person, the hot summer rain no impediment. No problem. No bother. His legs podgy and step to siding. Nappies making cowboys of them all. Stumbling away from the words jersey and shoes. Arms alight for balance. Unbalance all she has known. Of no concern. Bodies poised to drop…
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THE COUNTRY HOUSE
We have finally arrived in our little country house in Martinborough in the North Island of New Zealand. No wifi here so I will be in and out. Not to worry though I can use my daughter’s HotSpot as long as I am fast! We are staying in a perfectly New Zealand cottage -right in…
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