September 26, 2012 -- The best part of the International Goat Conference (in the Canary Islands) was the day of farm tours. We probably chose the wrong tour, but at least we got to see some goats and sheep.
Research farm
Animal housing
Canarian rams
Canarian goats
The "shepherd's leap" is a folk sport practiced throughout the Canary Islands. Historically, Canarian shepherds used sticks to transport themselves across ravines and down steep embankments. Our Canarian hosts gave a demonstration of it, then let people try. My Chinese friend Wang Wei did it.
Stick jumping
My friend Wang Wei trying it