"Captivating Images: Shepherd Preserves Ancient Tradition of Guiding Sheep in Northern Spain"
Shepherd Ángel Mari Sanz, 62, continues the ancient tradition of guiding a flock of 1,000 sheep and goats through the transhumance route in northern Spain. Over seven days, the flock travels from the arid lands of Las Bardenas Reales to the cooler valleys and mountains of the Pyrenees. While modern farming methods have reduced the practice, shepherds and environmentalists advocate for transhumance as a sustainable way to protect the land from wildfires. Sanz, who has been herding for nearly half a century, criticizes the lack of support for the rural world and hopes his daughter won't have to continue the demanding and low-paying work.