5/5 Margaret S. 11 months ago on Google
I’ve
been
to
Maui
many
times.
In
the
PNW
our
waters
are
stunning
but
ice
cold,
so
in
Maui
we
tend
to
gravitate
to
beach
activities.
But
this
time
I
came
for
work
with
a
friend
who
was
also
working
&
the
one
thing
she’d
planned
was
this
Maui
Alpaca
Tour.
It’s
not
something
I
would’ve
thought
to
book
so
I
was
happy
when
she
told
me
about
it.
It
did
not
disappoint!
Because
this
isn’t
something
I’d
never
thought
of,
I’m
gonna
provide
more
details
so
others,
who
also
usually
stick
to
the
beaches,
will
consider
this
on
their
next
trip
to
Maui.
Our
tour
included
a
beautiful
lunch
beforehand
but
we
were
running
late
&
our
guide
&
the
owner
were
so
gracious
&
told
us
they’d
let
us
enjoy
lunch
after
the
tour.
There
was
a
family
with
2
young
boys
on
our
tour
which
I
was
delighted
about
since,
again,
this
isn’t
something
I’d
ever
thought
to
do
with
my
own
boys
so
I
LOVED
seeing
how
absolutely
captivated
they
were
&
how
equally
attentive
our
guide,
Rebecca,
was
to
us
as
well
as
the
kids
(we’re
for
sure
bringing
our
boys
when
we
come
for
our
20th
wedding
anniversary
next
July!).
Before
heading
to
meet
the
Alpacas,
Rebecca
provided
lots
of
cool
information
about
the
Alpaca
breeds,
what
their
fur
is
used
for,
as
well
as
the
farm
itself.
Most
importantly
she
took
the
time
to
explain
that
Alpacas
are
quite
skittish
by
nature
so
it’s
important
that
we
don’t
approach
too
quick,
that
they
may
not
even
let
us
pet
them
&
that
that’s
okay
because
we
want
them
to
feel
comfortable
in
their
home,
she
explained
some
behaviors
to
indicate
if
they’re
stressed
as
well
as
behaviors
that
would
let
us
know
they
feel
comfortable
enough
to
let
us
pet
them.
Then
she
explained
how
&
where
on
their
bodies
(always
on
the
back/body
&
never
near
the
face)
we
may
pet
them
if
they
indicate
that
they’re
at
ease
&
feeling
up
to
it.
She
also
explained
some
of
the
relationship
&
breeding
dynamics
taking
place
at
the
farm
which
was
so
cool!
She
took
us
in
to
meet
the
ladies
who
were
all
so
sweet
&
beautiful!
She
handed
us
food
bowls
to
allow
the
animals
to
snack
while
checking
US
out
&
we
watched
for
the
signs
Rebecca
explained
to
us
before
anyone
attempted
to
pet
them-
even
the
kids!
Much
to
our
delight,
not
only
did
they
feel
at
ease
with
our
group,
Sassy
(the
black
Alpaca
in
my
pics)
even
laid
down
to
allow
pets!
Our
guide
explained
how
special
&
rare
this
was
so
we
felt
so
lucky.
There’s
a
word
for
this
behavior
that
the
guide
used
but
I
don’t
remember
because
as
soon
as
I
got
to
pet
Sassy
my
brain
was
all
hearts
&
rainbows!
Lol!
After
a
good
amount
of
time
in
the
pen
we
headed
to
meet
the
Angora
Bunnies.
Oh
my
stars
were
they
soft!
Once
again
our
guide
was
thorough
in
teaching
us
about
the
breed,
their
part
on
the
farm,
how
their
fluffy
hair
is
used,
&
most
importantly
the
safest
way
to
interact
with
them
&
hold
them,
as
bunnies
are
also
skittish.
Once
we
had
all
the
info,
we
got
to
snuggle
them.
I
wish
you
could
see
the
kids
being
so
good
while
holding
them
due
to
the
clear
instructions
the
guide
gave.
You
can
tell
she
has
kids!
The
bunnies
prefer
short
snuggles
but
the
one
I
held
nestled
onto
my
chest
&
we
had
quite
the
moment.
The
owner,
Janet,
came
out
to
greet
us
while
we
were
with
the
bunnies
which
was
a
nice
gesture!
Our
guide,
also
showed
us
how
the
fur
from
both
the
alpacas
&
the
bunnies
can
be
processed
&
spun
by
hand
via
hands
on
demonstration.
This
was
especially
fascinating
for
the
older
boy
in
our
group
(maybe
10
yrs
old?)
&
he
was
absolutely
having
the
best
day
of
his
life!
At
the
end
is
a
little
gift
shop
where
you
can
buy
souvenirs
&
even
skeins
of
yarn
made
from
Alpaca
or
Angora
hair
(heads
up
that
both
are
rare
&
therefore
pricey
just
as
a
finished
sweater,
hat,
etc
would
be
in
a
store).
I
got
an
Alpaca
tree
ornament
that
my
kids
loved.
As
I
stated
earlier,
we
enjoyed
the
our
lunch
at
the
end
of
the
tour
because
we
ran
late.
Both
Janet
&
Rebecca
took
the
time
to
sit
with
us
&
chat.
So
kind!
Again,
I
can’t
wait
to
go
back
with
my
boys
but
this
tour
is
great
for
all
ages!
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