Zzzz Nah , not all day although had a nice nap in the garden sitting in the sun.
Yesterday morning I was woken up by a series of booms close by
No sirens so must be something local.
After a not quite lavish but adequate breakfast I heard music outside so went to investigate.
In the little square outside the hotel were loads of people plus a small brass band and three men on horses. Plus and this will sound racist but it isn’t meant to , a kid about nine mounted on a small horse not a pony, in full caballero clothes , black , white shirt, black tie, black velvet jacket, black pants and full leather chaps and he was coal black.
Maybe the Moors ride again!
Anyway after a bit of music , the booms were made with a tuba !!!! We were all invited into the local town hall, I held back but was firmly included, inside we were plied with coffee and sweet biscuits,
After some time everyone filed out. Music started, horses all lined up , by now there were about 8 horses, riders all dressed up,lead horseman hoisted a banner and everyone set off down the street. I should have followed!!!!
Asked the receptionist where they were going, just out of town a big fiesta was being held with food Nd dancing.
Part of the Fiesta I had seen on my way into town the day before. A long long parade of farm vehicles all decorated and all shapes and sizes, plus loads of horses and men and women in traditional costume. It is a festival to celebrate rural life.
Upshot for me was most cafes were closed as everyone was out eating and drinking in a bucolic rural setting. That is when I wish I had a bit of Spanish.
Nice day off though wandering around.
Woke up this morning and wondered what the matter was, no aches!!!!
Twenty five ks to Torremejia should fix that
April 13, 2015 at 9:24 pm
Hi Margaret.
Have just caught up on your blog. Another interesting journey.
Safe travels.
Graham & Fiona.