Photo of the Day
November 19, 2019
Spanish Flock
Goatherders tend to their flock in Asturias, Spain. The region calls itself the "pais de quesos" (land of cheese) due to the dozens of artisanal varieties it produces, including a famous goat cheese called cabrales. This photo appears in the December/ January issue of Traveler Magazine.
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