It all started with the
regular late night visits of a hedgehog and later its family. We would sneak
into the garden at night and listen to hear any snuffling. Inevitably at one
point, our prickly friend the hedgehog would appear. Very cute.
It resulted in my youngest
daughter doing her school project/presentation on the subject of hedgehogs, where we researching and learning
about hedgehog pregnancies, hibernation and general eating habits. Fascinating I tell you!
From this grew the interest
in garden wildlife and low and behold we now have a pet tortoise. She has been
christened Tina, but we don’t actually know if she is a girl or not.
She has a wonderful area in
the garden which has now become the centrepoint for all visitors. Everyone is
intrigued and enjoys watching her pad around and stick out her tongue to get her
food. What I have enjoyed the most is watching the kids sit in her compound and
talk to her. I think she has become the family therapist. Can't wait for my turn!
There is indeed something
very soothing about watching her plod around, purposeful and determined.
For now we enjoy it and at least it has put the decision of a dog off for a while longer!!
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