João Brazão, thanks so much for sharing this! I have always been fascinated by kefir grains and the different explanations for their existence--now we know that their origins are miraculous, just in a different way than some had imagined. 😉
Cindy, maybe by now you have already created your own kefir grains? I would love to hear your progress. If you are perhaps interested in a less labor-intensive way to start a milk culture, I loved this article by Sandor Katz on alternatives to commercial yoghurt starters:
https://www.wildfermentation.com/yogurt-cultured-by-chili-peppers/#0
The comments are full of suggestions and success stories about making beautiful yoghurt using everything from ants to tree bark. I personally made a thick, creamy yoghurt culture from tender plum tree branch tips.