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Well I’ll be. Ya learn something new every day. First time I’ve run into a breed that’s both beef and dairy. Unheard of where I grew up, and here in Burgundy, for that matter. Thanks.
3 years agoPretty sure you’re right about the weather. It will be fine, until it isn’t. It changed almost overnight when we were here three years ago and suddenly it was cold, damp and wet for weeks if not until spring.
3 years agoWe never toured there, but Janos has traveled there driving the sag for his friends. If it weren't for my commitment to taichi, we really might consider a quick trip to the region. Taichi school closes for fall vacation which would make a trip possible as of 27 October, but by then you will be gone and most likely the good weather as well.
3 years agoHuh. I know about black and English walnuts, as we have them back home anyway. Same situation - the English ones are the ones grown for eating. The leaves and the hard dark husks of these looked like blacks, but I didn’t really look that closely.
3 years agoYou’re right! Hop in the car and you could be here tonight! Actually the weather looks like it will be fine around for almost a full two weeks. Must be the best spot in Europe at the moment. Have you ever toured in this region?
3 years agoNo, they’re a distinct breed, the Piemontese. There are heritage signs here describing them as a protected breed in the region. Their unusual structure is apparently because of a genetic trait that produces muscular hypertrophy: https://www.thecattlesite.com/breeds/beef/56/piemontese/.
3 years agoLooks like you are in for six days of fine weather in Cuneo, too. Almost good enough to warrant a trip from Munich! Great place to start winding down from your months on the road.
3 years agoYes, do get some!
3 years agoHi,
Not black( Juglans nigra ) which are American, but “ordinary” walnuts (Juglans regia) otherwise known as English, Persian, Carpathian, or European walnuts. They grow wild just about everywhere that it’s cool enough in Europe and are great to gather and munch on when you are in the woods at this time of year.
Cheers,
Keith
Hi,
New to me, too. But all the better to make crème de marrons!
Cheers,
Keith
Hi,
Not to worry, they are fairly normal dairy cattle, bred to have long legs not big butts like beef cattle. I don’t recognize the breed though. Looks like they are happy it’s fall and the flies are gone. I’ll bet you are, too.
Cheers,
Keith
Just this one.
3 years agoPretty surprising, alright. It was treated just like any other construction project, with an entire mile long section of the trail barricaded at both ends. Seems like it would be down for quite a while.
3 years agoThat’s right. I’m sure it would be a consideration, especially in the higher elevations in the interior. The restriction limits the number of hours per day and date range, by region. In Sicily you’re limited to 6 hours per day and only between December 1st and March 31st. Here’s an overview: https://www.thelocal.it/20201112/when-can-you-switch-on-your-heating-in-italy-this-winter/.
3 years ago
Yes! Even the cows are huddled together for warmth.
3 years ago