The rounding up of sheep on horseback is an Icelandic tradition with roots back in the past when pastures and fields near the farms were so precious that they had to be kept for the hay harvest. Thus the stock was driven to the mountains during the summer.
Posts Tagged ‘Mountains’
The Magical Little Karoo
Thursday, May 21st, 2009Through the Attakwas kloof lies an ancient pathway, trampled out by the huge, hard feet of migrating Elephants, to the soft pattering feet of a fox at hunt or Springbok being hunted. This path provided a way over the barrier mountains standing between the coast and the interior.
Brazil Adventure Trip
Friday, May 15th, 2009Minas Gerais has the unforgettable landscapes, the historic buildings, mountains, woods, clean air, lakes, caves and much more. Grande Sertao Veredas Park is also a great place if you want to visit grottos and caves. Having said this, I have a couple of suggestions for you: The Amazonia National Park or also known as the ‘The Green Inferno’ because this natural wonder covers almost forty per cent of Brazil’s total land mass.
The Hills Are Alive – Greek Landscape and Scenery
Saturday, April 25th, 2009Greece is the land of the diverse, from it’s beautiful beaches to crystal clear waters to it’s mountains and rolling hills. A visit to Greece is truly a feast for the eyes.
