WHAT??????

John and I were on our way to Springfield, Mo. earlier this week, driving Highway 65 south and looking for diversions.

Usually we'd drive through Bolivar but we decided to try a different route, longer but not familiar to us.

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Just north of Louisburg we came upon something............. odd.

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John shouted out

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Camel!?

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CAMEL??

There they were.

A dozen camels.

I was surprised by one camel, but a dozen astounded me!

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I could sort of understand having one camel; like a pet or a hobby; but a dozen?

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They look quite content with their lot and amused by my interest.

Having grown up on a farm, I was sure there had to be a reason why these camels were here.

Since there were calves in the field these people were obviously in the camel growing business.

I couldn't think of any other reason than milk. Not knowing anything about it I Googled

"Camel milk" and found www.camelmilkusa.com

They make some astonishing claims. I hope they're right.

John said later he was really glad I was with him.

He had a corroborating witness.