The only beasts able to survive on this sparse land are sheep, and consequently, it is the business of the pampas. Kathy and I stayed on an estancia and saw things up close. Here a man shears the wool from the animal's face. Clippings are swept into a pile to the back, and later baled and sold. The gauchos are independent contractors, and come with their own horse and dogs. We watched them work, in concert, man, horse, dog, herding the sheep from one pasture to another. The dogs are amazingly intelligent, in constant motion, and very devoted to their masters. Staying on this ranch was another great OAT experience, and well worth the bus ride.
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