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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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Scorching Bay
Coffee and scones on the beach. Perfect way to start the day. Every day more family joins our band. Soon, as many as possible will be together – then Christmas – then our traditional road trip. I am on “day three “- the tiredest day. I hope you have a lovely day. Love celi
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POHUTUKAWA
Walks in Wellington, always take you through under or around the Pohutukawa trees. They are everywhere and flowering profusely.
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OLD BARN
Imagine building a barn like this. It must have been an enormous undertaking. I am not sure how old the West Barn is – definitely older than the cottage that stands beside it, but it will be shelter for the cows this winter – though they are fed in the fields and cows stand about wherever…
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