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The Goat Trail
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Jihad inherited the skill of herding goats from his late father. In spite of difficult socio-economic conditions in the village, Jihad would never think of leaving goat herding. Jihad strongly believes in the importance of knowing where your food comes from. That’s why he takes very good care of the health of his herd and would love to take you on a walk with the goats and the jingling of their bells.
Spending a weekend in Maasser el Shouf and not knowing what to do? The shepherd Mohammad Temrez will take you on walk with his Baladi Goats in the surrounding hills of this charming village. He will tell you all about the wild plants his goats graze on and stories about the village and the Shouf.
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A walk with a shepherd
Who’s better than a shepherd to guide you around the Lebanese mountains and let you discover rural areas. With Boutros Bou Maroun, the shepherd from Saghbine, you will walk in the countryside and get informed about the landscapes you pass through.
On the trail of the Baladi Goat, 3ammo Botrous will delight you with stories about his goats and the wild plants they eat. He knows his goats one by one and calls them by their names!
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With a heartwarming smile, “Ammo Boutros” greets you as soon as you meet him to walk with him and his goats. He has been herding baladi goats since he was a child with his father, a family business since his grandfather’s days.
Ask Boutros about his goats and you will be overwhelmed with a wealth of knowledge that has been running in his family for three generations now. With much pride and confidence he talks about his goats, the quality of goat milk and the wild plants they graze on.