Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Listen to the cow bells, on real Swiss cows!

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In Switzerland the cattle herds follow the good weather.
In summer they are taken to progressively higher alpages to live for a while.
Now, with snow on the Jura Mountains, they come down here to graze on the warmer plain. 

Today was the first time I heard the familiar din of cow bells out in the big field (grand champ, in French)!
I walked out from the Community of Grandchamp and into the field, walking carefully along the narrow muddy path in the middle of two fields, being careful not to touch the electric fence. 
I was so happy to see the pretty cows up close!
But how can each one stand wearing (and hearing) a big bell around their neck all their life??


Enjoy seeing and HEARING the videos!


(Linking to Camera Critters.
And for ABC Wednesday, T is for tongues licking a salt-block.)
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10 comments:

  1. And we are THERE! Very interesting.

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  2. I guess they don't mind. You've attracted their attention, too!

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  3. How wonderful to imagine you in Switzerland having such a grand time, Dina.

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  4. Lovely Dina, I can imagine it gives you pleasure

    Have a nice ABC-day / - Week
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  5. I love the sound of cow bells Dina

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  6. I am enjoying your trip to Switzerland so much. Each day is a treat and I am learning a lot. Thank you for sharing Swiss life with us. The cow bells are delightful! I live on a farm in Virginia but our cows do not have bells, of course!
    Farm Gal in VA

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  7. How delightful to hear bells on Swiss cows. Thank you for sharing you experiences in Switzerland....so interesting.
    Farm Gal in VA

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  8. The bells sound so cheerful :) It's great to visit Switzerland vicariously like this :)

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