There are looks that seduce, and looks that kill. I’m not quite sure which one this goat was giving me. In any case, I truly appreciate that it bothered to show even the slightest interest, since animals in the countryside often greet you with absolute indifference. Goats, while not quite on the level of donkeys, are naturally curious, and interacting with them is relatively easy.
This is one of those photos born from sheer chance. At the entrance of a nearby village, I was heading toward a railway bridge that promised a good shot, and to be fair, it delivered, even if I haven’t shared that photo. On the way back, as pathetic as it sounds, I got lost and ended up face to face with this goat. It let me photograph it and, I’d even say, seemed to enjoy it. After all, there aren’t many distractions in the countryside, and a lost human is always a great source of amusement.
Even more pathetic was the exit: I had to drive through alleyways barely wide enough for my car, and to top it all off, I had to ask a local if I was going in the right direction. He gave me more or less the same look as the goat and confirmed that yes, if I went a few meters further, I’d reach the main road. Truly, there’s nothing quite like getting lost in your own homeland to keep your ego in check.
