Along the Nile – Grazing

We explore the serene Nile River, the vital green corridor of Egypt. The slow river features small islands ideal for grazing cattle, allowing them to enjoy lush vegetation and relax while observing passing boats.

For this Sunday, I want to bring a touch of serenity, as we cruise along the Nile river. The Nile is the strip of green that can be traced from the south of Egypt (and beyond) to the delta that stretches along the Mediterranean Sea. It provides the 5% of the land in Egypt where most of the population lives.

One use of that land is for grazing…

Grazing the Nile

As the Nile is a rather slow moving river, there are many small islands just off its banks. These are ideal for putting some cattle out to pasture for grazing. After all, it’s not like they are about to wander off.

Sometimes we find a single cow…

Cow Island on the Nile

There is plenty of lush vegetation for this cow to keep it well nourished!

And after a good meal…

Rumination

It’s now time for a lie down and chew the cud. I imagine that watching the boat traffic is a source of relaxation for this cattle, as they are well-fed and entertained.

Friday’s Mystery Slide – vol 3

Going back in time

Someone told me that they weren’t overly challenged by last Friday’s Mystery Slide, so I’m tossing you another easy one, as I still need to catch up on scanning…

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A moo-ving image!

This slide is pretty easy, so I expect quite a bit of detail about this scene, such as

  • Where was this image taken?
  • What type of cattle are these?
  • What kind of cart are they pulling?

Looking forward to your responses!!

Frank