You've probably been on holidays where you've hiked till your toes fell off and snorkeled till the sea cows came home. You've probably had to make up names of exotic birds that your kids asked you to identify on safaris and rubbed shoulders with the who's who of tourist guides at locations beloved of revisionist historians and rhesus monkeys. You probably feel that you know what it is to travel in India. But as Shakespeare once said, perhaps after an ale too many, you've not traveled till you've traveled to meet a sheep.
Why would anyone in their right mind want to go meet a sheep? But there are sheep and then there are sheep. Here are three that fall in the latter category.
Rambro, the angry ram:
With millions of views, Rambro is a legitimate Youtube star with the reputation of being the meanest headbutt-er since Zinedine Zidane. The wooly master of a 100 acre property in Nelson, NZ, he spends his time being mean to visitors who dare to enter his domain. Here he is in the video that propelled him into a motorcycle and the ovine hall of fame.
Shrek, the runaway:
Another kiwi delight, Shrek ran away from home to avoid getting a haircut and kept his freedom by living in caves for six long years before he was caught trying to steal the One Ring from Bilbo Baggins. When asked why he had turned over to the dark side, he replied, "Baah".
Her Royal Eweness, Bread:
Drugged and put under house arrest on the eve of her coronation by her evil sister, the Queen of Jettihundi stands to lose her throne. Subjects loyal to the queen are scouring the countryside for English gentlemen on holiday to act as her political decoy in an effort to save the day. Big ears are a must. Having read the Prisoner of Zenda is optional. Travel itineraries can be emailed to roostbnb@gmail.com.
So what are you waiting for? Pack your shin pads, lock picks and knitting needles and get going!
So what are you waiting for? Pack your shin pads, lock picks and knitting needles and get going!
