Today, the 6th January 2015 is a national public holiday here in Spain due the celebration of the arrival last evening of the Three Kings...Melchor, Gazpar and Baltasar.
Magically they appear throughout the region, some on camels, some in trucks or trailers and even boats as was the case last evening in Garrucha..
As they parade magestically throughout the town they toss out handfuls of sweets to all that are waiting! It's meant to be for the children but I did see quite a few adults in what looked like full on rugby scrums!
It was a magical evening and we still enjoy it, even though we go most years. The weather stayed dry, it was quite a chilly night but wrapped up warm with scarves and gloves we were fine...
Jan 6th is a family day when everyone comes together for special meals and gift exchanges. They say that nowadays in Spain Christmas Day & 6th January are getting equal celebration with the children's gifts often divided between the two days but there are still families on the "No Santa" side who only give their gifts on the 6th.
This morning the sun was shining ( as usual!) and it was off to our Zumba class at 10.30am at The Kimrick, Mojacar.
The Zumba class is run by Alison Bramwell who is an excellent teacher and has many classes throughout the week here and at the Jova Gym at the Parque Commercial, so if you are interested come along!
On the way back from the class my eye caught this beautiful plant growing over a garage. I think the plant is called a Flame Vine, Golden Shower or Orange Trumpet Creeper. It is a rampant climber and carries cascades of bright tubular flowers.....Stunning!
Well must dash, I have sunbathing to do! xx
(Oh P.S. I have finished my apple green garter stitch sweater, it could do with a few tweaks around the sleeve area, but overall I am happy with it, and best of all it is wearable!)
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