A walk with alpacas – A journey to new experiences and a bond between mother and daughter.
Dagmar Dvořáčková
A late summer walk in the glow of the setting sun always has a pleasant touch. However, yesterday’s evening created a magical atmosphere with a hint of love, tenderness, gratitude, and humility. And how did it all come together? Sometimes the simplest things are the most beautiful.
A mother and daughter came for a walk with our alpacas. There wouldn’t be anything particularly special about that. But this time, it was different. The daughter could already have grandchildren of her own, and her mother could be a great-grandmother. Yes, it’s true—the daughter brought her mother to give her an extraordinary experience in the form of llama trekking with our alpacas.
The mother was initially surprised, as she had never seen alpacas up close before and wasn’t sure what to expect from the walk. Before the walk itself, she learned everything about alpacas, and then there was only the excited anticipation of something new.
When they arrived at "Vlnolamy," two alpaca girls—Růženka and Běluška—were waiting for them. These creatures, with big eyes full of curiosity and kindness, immediately started getting to know the newcomers. The alpacas fixed their attentive gazes on their new friends, and it was clear they were looking forward to the walk. But first came the introduction ritual: gentle sniffing of the newcomers, shy touches, petting, and offering alpaca pellets. The mother and daughter tried all of this, and once everyone was properly introduced, we could set off for the walk.
It was truly touching to see the mother smiling and feeling comfortable in the presence of these beautiful animals. She proudly led Růženka or Běluška on the leash, stroking both alpacas alternately on their silky fleece and lovingly talking to them. Both llamas quickly adapted to the newcomers and didn’t even mind that the mother used a walking cane, which they had never seen before. In the pleasant summer evening, the alpacas grazed peacefully and occasionally took their favorite pellets from the mother’s and the daughter’s hands. The mother was delighted by how friendly the alpacas were, and she quickly noticed how different their personalities are. We were surrounded by nature, enjoying the moments as we sat on a bench and the alpacas took food from our hands. In the pond behind us, a carp would occasionally splash, a fresh breeze was blowing, a dragonfly passed by, and the evening dew began to glisten in the grass. All this made the moment even more precious. s
When I saw the mother smiling and feeling relaxed in the presence of these beautiful animals, I knew it was the right decision to take her on an evening walk. I believe that both the daughter and the mother will remember this precious moment for a long time. I am sure that this walk not only brought new experiences to both women but also allowed them to spend time together in a different way than they were used to, and moreover, it strengthened their bond.
During this walk, I was once again reminded that we can continue to discover new things and experience new adventures, even as adults or in advanced age.
It was an honor for me to be a silent observer of this loving walk between mother and daughter, and I am glad that, thanks to our alpacas, I was able to provide them with an extraordinary experience. It was an unforgettable experience that will stay in all our hearts forever.
I wish for more such experiences that enrich our hearts.
