RESCUED.
At the end of the movie Captain Phillips––so fair warning, SPOILER ALERT––there is this unbelievable scene where Tom Hanks (who plays Phillips), is being treated by a nurse for shock. He goes from being perfectly fine and seemingly holding it together, to absolutely breaking down in a matter of seconds once the reality of his situation, of the stress of being the prisoner of Somali Pirates, overtakes him. And this is sort of how we feel at the moment.We've had such an intense season this year and though we've made it through, it has been a challenge on all sides. Over these last few weeks alone, the turkeys––the 15 of 55 we have left, that is––destroyed a big portion of our home garden. Trousers has been holding daily seminars on how to slip the electrified wire for the other pigs. And since we removed Wanda and Mow to a wonderful new home, the remaining goats have decided to rebel, respectively. Though obviously not nearly the same as Somali Pirates, we have definitely felt like our ship is under siege lately.So we are on vacation this week, spending 10 days in Cape Cod. We're taking this time to regroup, relax and let some of that stress drain out of us. But we're also praying the animals are behaving themselves and haven't taken the Smiths––who have completely rescued us by generously watching the farm while we're gone––captive themselves. Not only are the Smiths our mentors right now, but our heroes.- Jesse.
LOUISVILLE.
We are heading back to the farm today.....and we are so ready. We had a perfect vacation: plenty of relaxing, over-the-top amazing food, making lots of new friends and visiting with all our favorite people. But home. HOME. There is nothing like it. This whole trip was basically a giant food tour - from one restaurant to one coffee shop to one donut shop to the next - our poor bellies are more than ready to be back to a diet of simple veggies. We are eager to be eating our own good food again, to be physically active again, very ready to squeeze our big pup!Here are some photos from the weekend in Louisville. Once again, the city did not disappoint us. We will write some more about our time in Louisville later, but right now - we are heading south to Bugtussle.- Hannah.
So many murals in this city.
This shop is (and smells) incredible.
Holy cow, Holy Grale - you are wonderful. 
Best hosts ever. 
Best baby ever. 
Best husband ever.
Eiderdown continues to be perfect. 
Please & Thank You boasts the best chocolate chip cookie in Louisville - I won't argue with that.
An antique shop in a warehouse - we spent hours and hours getting lost.
Up before the sun (per usual) on a rainy Sunday at Sunergos.
Brunch of a lifetime.
THIS & THAT.
Some random photos from the past (vacation!) week in Lexington.
Yes, we brought our cat on vacation. Yes, she is super helpful when trying to finish a book.
ONE BIG THUMBS UP FOR YOU NORTH LIME! 
Finally purchased this gorgeous book by this amazing human.
If I had all the monies I would buy all the books in the children's section of Morris Book Shop.
The best, weirdest, and most wonderful store - SCOUT.
Wine + Market for lunch yesterday.
As usual, it didn't disappoint.
These are just a few of all the lovely places we have been this week. We are having SUCH a nice, relaxing vacation so far - thank you for all of your tips and suggestions!- Hannah.