Rugby Landais. These shepherds have put their stilts to good use!
Rugby Landais. These shepherds have put their stilts to good use!
In Les Landes, the ground was marshy and filled with gorse. So shepherds used stilts to get around without their clothes getting muddy, or torn. They could also keep a watchful eye on their herds from a higher viewpoint. The rugby player is wearing the colours of Mont de Marsan, the prefecture of the department.
When gardening with the cycles of the moon, one shouldn't always take things literally.
Demi d'ouverture. French for Fly Half. A half, demi, is also a glass of beer.
The foire aux oies is an annual event, held in Riguepeu, a small village in the Gers, where geese of all shapes and sizes are on show. Walking in a procession and on display with lots of other types of fowl.
Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts.
When the sheep shearer comes from Paris, beware of the results.
Has anyone seen the corkscrew? On reflection, it was quite clear to see.
Rugby Landais. These shepherds have put their stilts to good use!
