”I am watching your every step…”
Towards Pas de Rolande, where Charlemagne’s army was ambushed after the sacking of Pamplona – celebrated in the medieval poem, Song of Roland.
Along the road we met a herd of, what we believe was, Iberian wild goats. The gamey smell filled the air, and soon we saw them climbing the stony slopes up on our right side as well.
As they were rather close to the road, about 5-10 metres up, we could study them roaming the bushes, popping up a head every now and then.
We reached the rock formation in the gorge. According to legend, the gap once was created by Roland’s horse.
On my way back, alone, (my husband went back before me) the strong smell from the goats appeared again. And, I was lucky to witness this piece of wild life -love life!
”Well, I have seen it before…and in my younger days I would…
…win all of those fights…”
Leya 
What a beautiful spot, great photos!
Thank you very much! A great opportunity to see them close up!
Fantastic Leya, great series!!
Ciao, Pat
Thank you so much, dear Patrizia!
Jag älskar dina bilder…så snyggt fotat Leya 🙂
Åh, så glad jag blir! Tack!
What a wonderful gorge, Leya. The goats certainly did their best to give you an experience for the day ❤ 🙂
A wonderful walk, yes – and I was so lucky with the goats! When the male was chasing the female I was convinced she would fall down on the road. The rocks were very steep – but they are of course experts!
I think I could learn from them 😀
Hehe…:-D
I would love to walk this! Great pics!
Recommended!
What a wonderful experience, A-C!! So glad I could share it. Quite the handsome group (and I do really mean that.)
janet
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Totally amazing photos! Smelly or not, you’ve got some good-looking guys there 🙂 🙂
Haha, thank you, Jo! And I hope you are not joking about them being good looking… I think they are really handsome!
I agree 🙂
Really fantastic images, Ann Christine! How amazing that you were there to witness this. Love your title. 🙂
Thank you, Sylvia! Great opportunity it was – and I could not take my eyes off them…I only should have had your story-telling talent ;-D
🙂 ❤
Great photos and what a great moment it must have been!
Thank you, and yes, It was!
Magnifique série. Quelle bête!
Thank you! They surely are beautiful animals.
Marvellous set of images, A-C!
Thank you, Sue – they were magnificent animals!
Magnificently smelly, as well!
For sure..
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Great series.
Thank you, Sherry. A great experience.