Fira de la Poma L'Armentera 2011

Cartell 2011 obra d'Inés Bordas

Local artist Inés Bordas was chosen to produce the poster for this years 'Fira de la Poma' (Apple Fair) in the town of L'Armentera.

The apples are now harvested and off to market.

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Ano 2008

We celebrated the new year sipping Cava (champagne) whilst watching the firework display all around the publo of Los Cristianos. As the church bells struck we followed the tradition of trying to eat a grape with each stroke of the bell. Another failure!

Some of the fireworks took the form of palm trees in what was an impressive show.

Live music was played on a stage near to the Valdez centre but the atmosphere was not quite as intimate as in previous years in the church square. The bands got good reviews and people were appreciative of the efforts made by the organisers and local people.

When the Spaniards fiesta they really do Fiesta!

Christmas wishes - Felices Fiesta

CHRISTMAS WISHES - FELIZ NAVIDAD

We are leaving the cold behind and heading off some winter sunshine in Santa Cruz de Tenerife where we will be catching up with old friends in what has become our 'traditional' Christmas holiday, or Navidad as the Spanish call it. While some of you will be feeling the cold we shall be dancing to live salsa music whilst watching a fantastic fireworks display over the harbour in Los Cristianos. We will think of you and try not to laugh too much!

Funny old day!

Sunday April 1st. (April fools day) will be a funny old day. This particular fool will be driving through to Girona Airport to collect Carol who will be arriving for another working holiday with the emphasis on work.

Meanwhile in the nearby village of Vilafant they will be celebrating the annual rabbit festival. Though as befits this trigger happy community of country dwellers the prizes will not go to the cutest Easter bunny but instead will be awarded to provider of the tastiest rabbit recipe. Watership down - You read the book, you watched the movie now eat the cast.