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:
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
Welcome back, Margaret! Cows, pasture, bells and flowers- nice start xx
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Thanks Jo. Nobody organised nice weather for us though … 😕xx
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Oh, drat! xx
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I’m relieved to hear their usual bells are less cumbersome. Hope the settling in goes well despite the weather.
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A bit of sun would be appreciated … if only to dry the mountain of washing!
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What an attractive looking cow
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Easy to like, Sheree!
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Lovely cow, but what a weight of a bell to carry! Welcome home, and shame your holiday was a bit damp at times…
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It really wasn’t. Just a couple of days at the beginning, and only intermittently then. Perfect weather for all we had planned.
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Oh, almost perfect then!
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No. Perfect!
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😊😊
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That is a serious cowbell. Thank goodness it’s not a permanent fixture.
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Indeed. I’d run a mile if you tried to pit it on me.
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I wonder if she has a HUGE crick in her neck?
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Almost certainly. She’ll be over it now though I hope.
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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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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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The bells are a bit over-the-top?
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I’d say so. So would the cows, I’m guessing.
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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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Thank you. Yes, flowers are lighter than bells, for sure.
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I do like Munster cheese so it’s interesting to see who I have to thank for it! Are your techie problems resolved now that you’re home?
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More or less. I’ll have to pop into our friendly neighbourhood computer hospital for a final tidy up. Can you readily buy Munster cheese? Not SO easy here.
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There are some great French cheese stalls in Borough Market
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Of course! I haven’t been there in ages ….
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I live in cattle country, but we definitely don’t have cows like that. It does have interesting patterns on its coat. But now I want to try the cheese 😊 Maggie
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Oh you should see if you can source some. Good cheesemongers here have it. Warning. It tastes better than it smells!
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Good to know😊
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There is something about cows… Great photos.
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These ones are very appealing.
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Welcome back! I much prefer your second photo. Poor cow in the first one carrying all that weight.
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I don’t think she minded the weight so much as the crowds of admiring people. Some of them got a bit spooked.
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Very cute cows!
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We think so too.
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That cowbell has to be uncomfortable.
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I’d say so. Luckily, it’s not worn for long.
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you see there is an upside to your guest cancelling, you get more time to enjoy thinking about your trip 😉
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No! I wanted to hear about your adventures and share mine!
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as you said we will – don’t suppose you have any London trips planned between now and Christmas?
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I have. November 12th – 17th.
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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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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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