In our experience, the rain in Spain falls mainly on Andalucia. When the sun does come out however it’s still a magical place and people seem to be quick to embrace it. Last Sunday was a great example. We spoke to friends in Granada who mentioned there was a Flamenco festival in Sacromonte - a gypsy area in Granada where traditionally the people live in caves.
Fortunately, the sun broke through and we sat outside eating paella admiring the Flamenco. Being novice Flamenco watchers we were assured that it was superb. (A little taster below). The girls were fascinated and are keen to have a few lessons with Carmen!
The rain returned however for the rest of the week and spotting a break on Saturday we jumped at the chance of going skiing in the sunshine. We got up early and headed on up to the Sierra Nevada only to discover that the rest of Spain had had the same idea. Facing immense queues for ski passes and lifts, we quickly gave up the idea.
To liven up our return journey and curb any disappointment of not going skiing, Simon stopped the car for an impromptu snow-ball fight with all of us leaping through knee high snow ready for action. A few minutes later Yve fell over and badly hurt her wrist. We then spent the rest of the afternoon in Granada General Hospital. Not broken thank goodness just badly sprained. As Simon’s mantra while living abroad is to do something new everyday, I hope we can now tick el Hospital off our list!
Good one Yve how is the wrist now hope it is better. very hot at Autumnvale so fun to have the photo's of snow. I hope you do have dancing lessons then you can teach me next time you are in Australia Lots of Love Brigitte
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