Thursday, February 23, 2012

Cowboys

This photo shows the cowboys who were tending to the cattle herd that we encountered on a rural back road about 15 minutes inland from Tamarindo.   They are part of a long tradition of cattle ranching in Guanacaste, the northwest province of Costa Rica. They were cheerful and not reluctant to be photographed.

This week we are showing photos of the dry, mountainous Atacama Desert of northern Chile on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site.  It is quite a contrast to the lush green coastal lowlands of Costa Rica.
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7 comments:

  1. SharonFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I love seeing the cowboys out doing the work with the cattle.

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  2. glendaFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    In Arizona dogs are a part of the cattle drive. Wondering if these cowboys use dogs.

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    What a great job, out in the fresh air all day, although they probably don't think so in winter!

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  4. JudyFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    It's always fun to see a cattle drive. My husband worked on a ranch for many years and went on a lot of cattle drives. I have only gone on one.

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  5. Leif HagenFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Costa Rica cattle cowboys! Cool!

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  6. JackFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    This is a little bit of history, right in front of us. In my 21st century urban life, I don't see very many people living that close to the earth.

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  7. KateFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Although it is obviously hard work and tiring, I think we all are a wee bit jealous of the ability to spend working hours outdoors, esp in warm sunny weather!

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