Timeless traditions
Portugal's modern-day farmers take a walk back through time
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(REUTERS/Rafael Marchante) Many of the shepherds bring cell phones, in order to keep in touch with friends and family. But besides those few physical connections to the modern world, the men spend their summer living in a simpler time. Below, images of the traditional walk.
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Sarah Eberspacher is an associate editor at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked as a sports reporter at The Livingston County Daily Press & Argus and The Arizona Republic. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.