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Dreaming of goats

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Posted by Lemon Drops on Oct. 16, 2012
23 min - Documentary - 1154 Views

Andalusia, land of flamenco and oranges. Along the Way of St. James close to Castilblanco de los Arroyos we happend to find a little paradise called \"Los Portales\". Meryl, who is the goatgirl, teacher, cook, gardener and budget controller on the organic farm and community, first came to the place in south-west spain when she was around 15 years old.

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