Caelea and I made the trip over the Bay Bridge (my first) to see Ishin Maru at her birth home with dam La Donnarina. Ishin is adorable, friendly and fearless and already taking 'lap naps' with Caelea after just being introduced. La Donnarina is a wonderful dam, attentive and kind and so gracious with our constant attentions to the week old foal. We made sure she has plenty of 'neck and hiney scratches as we lavished attention on the baby. I am enamored with the cross, and also want to extend our thanks to everyone at Crosiadore Farm who took the time to introduce us to the girls and their two stallions and made us feel so welcome. It was a great day, one we hope to repeat when we get another chance to make the day trip to the shore.
