Sheepdogs - Govora sheepfold - Retezat mountains - video
On the second day of my weekend Retezat hike, I visited a sheepfold on the Lancita Ridge. To my great disappointment, they didn't make cheese or curd here. The owners sell the more special types of sheep and rams in the autumn. Read more
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Natural bridge next to the Banita Stone Quarry (12 photos) 22.38 km away
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This was my first attempt at shooting a video.
This was my first attempt at shooting a video.
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