The discussion of transhumance going on in the comments to an old post, and in particular Jacob’s link to a recent sheepish demonstration in Madrid, reminded me of this reminiscence from the BBC’s long-time Rome correspondent, David Willey.
One of my most vivid memories of 1957 was getting up early one Sunday morning and seeing a shepherd leading his flock of several hundred sheep down the Via del Corso, along the main street that bisects the heart of the ancient city.
Too bad Mr Willey didn’t have his Brownie ready…