Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hugh writes: I believe the walls are firstly to delineate ownership. I saw this in Pakistan, and in Egypt. Secondly to keep in animals, I would think. Wendy would know more about this as she travels to the rural areas quite frequently. 7-Mar-10, at 10:57 PM, philippe.amard wrote: > I'm quite surprised at the walls surrounding the estates, which > anyone could climb and trespass. So my question is : are they meant > for animals, preventing their escape or keeping them safe from > predators? > > I love the carpets, pillows and shoes. I can feel the warmth of the > sun there. - - - - - - It is the same in New England, USA. In rural areas low stone walls mark fields and house yards. While easy to climb over, intruders are discouraged by signs reading "Trespassers will be shot." Larry Z