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Friday, 21 August 2015

Transhumance


n the early spring shepherds drive huge flocks of livestock, here sheep, mules, donkeys, and goats from the Pre-Alpine hills to the plains of Lombardy, for grazing. The newborn lambs are carried in a custom made side saddle by the donkeys, and returned to their mothers at rest time. I was told that the hump on the donkey's back is a cauldron!

Location: Sforzesca, Vigevano, Province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         



http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/photo-contest/2013/entries/211135/view/