Out in May 2017 Adrian Hendroff
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Out in May 2017 Adrian Hendroff
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IN PICS: Bizarre Basque ‘bellringing’ festival
We have just had a wonderful – crazy time in the carnivals of Ituren and Zubieta although the docile sunshine of the day, shining through the coloured streamers of the tunturros (once said to have been the swaddling ribbons taken from babies clothes) set a rather incongruous scene. Usually this day is in the darkness of winter and is associated with rain, storms, wind and snow – and our mountain Mendaur (which oversees the valley) was known for its repetitive lightening strikes and witches covens. The village today is eerily quiet but the Joaldunak will be back to give their blessing at more private village ceremonies at several more dates this year. We will be waiting for them – although new policies are creeping in to protect the authenticity of the ceremonies and people from outside the village are only allowed into some of the Joaldunak banquets in the village hall by personal invitation only. If anyone wants to join us on our home territory a couple of our autumn walking weeks offer a backstage entrance to meet the Joaldunak on the farmsteads of Ituren. www.pyreneanexperience.com
IN PICS: Bizarre Basque ‘bellringing’ festival
The mountain villages of Ituren and Zubieta in Navarra celebrate an ancient Basque tradition with a carnival that involves locals dressing up as fantastical wild beasts and marching through the streets.
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John Keo Walking Tours added 21 new photos to the album: February 2017.
John Keo Walking Tours added 21 new photos to the album: February 2017.
John Keo Walking Tours shared Irene Marin – Fotografia’s photo.
John Keo Walking Tours shared Irene Marin – Fotografia’s photo.
Trail and Mountain Running Holidays in Spain
We have a couple of spaces of left on our Costa Blanca trail running holiday 18th to 25th February. A great way to get fit for the summer! We cover a variety of terrain through the spectacular mountains and valleys of Eastern Spain. Contact info@abdet.com for more details or www.abdet.com/trail-running-spain
Almond blossom in the Sierra de Grazalema
Pale pink almond blossom is a delightful sight and a harbinger of spring when it opens in late January through February. As it flowers before the leaves appear there is a delicate candy-floss appearance to the trees. You can see them grouped in orchards, or as singles marking the edges of pastures and arable fields. Continue reading Almond blossom in the Sierra de Grazalema