A once familiar sight.

'Goats in the campo' was once a very familiar sight in most parts of Spain.
Goats and sheep used to pass by our local school every day....much to the delight of the children!
.... but a lot of the pasture has given way to house building and towns spreading outwards.
Goat is still an important part of our Mediterranean diet.....goats cheese is very popular at home and in restaurants
......goat is served in rural restaurants
.....and some goat will find its way into paella!

These goats, with their young kids, looked very healthy and well looked after.....the old 'goat herd' was happy to chat, and seemed very content to be out all day with his dog and goats.