Yesterday,
Monsieur J and I set out for a hike in the Pyrénées. I'd picked this one out because of the
orris -shepherds' dwellings used as early as the 1300s. Not only did we see the ruins, but cows and sheep galore -evidence that these mountain pastures are still alive and well.
We parked just above the lake at Soulcem and set out for the valley where we immediately saw not just one or two cabins, but several. A sign explained the complexity of the arrangements; the huts weren't used exclusively for shepherds, but for their flocks, milking, cheese production, etc...
We picnicked in the valley before climbing up to a little pond nestled in the mountains.
Yesterday, Monsieur J and I set out for a hike in the Pyrénées. I'd picked this one out because of the orris -shepherds' dwellings used as early as the 1300s. Not only did we see the ruins, but cows and sheep galore -evidence that these mountain pastures are still alive and well.
We parked just above the lake at Soulcem and set out for the valley where we immediately saw not just one or two cabins, but several. A sign explained the complexity of the arrangements; the huts weren't used exclusively for shepherds, but for their flocks, milking, cheese production, etc...
We picnicked in the valley before climbing up to a little pond nestled in the mountains.
Look at how pretty that is! I love the picturesque pond and ancient dwellings -- WOW! That sounds like a fun adventure and perfect picnic :) I love the sheep and cow, too! I'm glad y'all had fun.
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