Monday Portrait: a Vosgienne

In my head, I’m still on holiday. In my head, I’m processing all the new sights and experiences of the last few weeks. Among those sights was the Vosgienne. A smallish cow, black and white with a pronounced white stripe along its backbone, it has short delicate horns. And you’ll find it – of course – in the Vosges mountains. Locals value its creamy milk in cheese production, particularly of bold-flavoured Munster cheese.

My header image is of one we saw on our trip to the Transhumance celebrations. I bet she was glad to get rid of that weighty cowbell. She’d have had one on her mountain pastures too, but it would have looked more like this one here:

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Author: margaret21

I'm retired and live in North Yorkshire, where I walk , write, volunteer and travel as often as I can.

43 thoughts on “Monday Portrait: a Vosgienne”

  7. What an interesting breed of cow. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your trip even though it was rainy and damp. I know you can make almost anything a positive trip. Enjoy the week ahead.

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    1. Apart from an iffy couple of days at the beginning, the weather was absolutely fine! Perfect for sightseeing and walking in fact. We’re hoping this week will be quiet. A little bit tired ….Thanks Clay.

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  9. Gosh that bell does look heavy. But a very pretty crown of flowers. Welcome home! I wonder if it is as windy up there as it is here! If you’re not experiencing the rain showers you’ll soon get your washing dry.

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      3. fiddlesticks I have guests 12th thru 14th, and more on 17th, and guessing you’ll be with grandkids over the weekend. WhatsApp though if you think a lunch at weekend might be possible xx

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      4. Sorry, Becky, I think not. The weekend is probably the time to spend with the family, as I doubt if I’ll see Tom much otherwise. What a shame! But I’ll be down with them soon afer Christmas I hope..

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