Not a great idea to visit the local animal sanctuary on a day when it poured with rain. The horses and donkeys stayed warm and dry in the stables, the dogs were sleeping in their kennels, the cats had retreated indoors, even the alpacas were sheltering under the trees on the other side of a very large field. Only activity was in the aviary: this colourful parakeet had an impressive vocabulary and was very chatty. His favourite phrases were "Hello!" and "I love Millie!" (one of the keepers?). He tugged on my heartstrings by squawking "Don't go!" as I left :)
