is a full immerocal
life. I parghtings
of the
ople who at the
heir flocks of
feed on the newly
uch like the Long
last century when
used to take to the
g advantage of
ttle.
mi-nomadic
around with their
f sheep and goats.
d. The men dress
pherd’s smocks
r brilliant red
amels carry all
ies including their
ooden frame with
oys are put on top
e-down with legs
hese charpoys
he flocks. Newts
too young to
adults. Here they
travel in comfort, tied to the charpoys
or, if they are newborns, in pouches
made out of scarves.
The animals feed on the stubble
left on the fields by different crops.
This is a highly organised, seasonal
migration that benefits all. This
ancient practice blends the mutual
interests of sedentary farmers and
nomadic pastoralists alike in a cosmic
dance dictated by the seasons.
By the end of the day the men camp,
cook, eat and rest for the night or a
few days but only after tending to the
animals.
We spent a whole day milling about
such a camp observing with what
care shepherds treat their flocks.
They seem to know each of the
lambs, taking the stray ones on their
backs to be reunited with their mothers.
Births can take place at anytime
and the men, well versed in animal
husbandry, do a magnificent job.
Motorcycles are well loved by their
owner’s but I had never expected
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