Photo of the day (8.26.10)

County fairs are full of good old-fashioned fun. Where else can you see a tractor pull, eat nothing but deep-fried foods, see carnies in their native habitats, and admire the area's finest livestock, all in a day? This photo from the Nicollet County Fair in Minnesota by mlmartense is titled "the surly llama" but I get more of a coquettish, even cunning, vibe. It's as if the llama alpaca has big plans for me to follow. Actually, llamas and alpacas are quite docile and gentle creatures often used as therapy animals as they have a calming effect on people. Looking into this fella's eyes, I can see how an hour of feeding and hugging a llama or alpaca could be an excellent form of therapy.

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UPDATED: It turns out this charming creature is, in fact, an alpaca and not a llama. Apologies to any pack animals offended by the mix up.

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