It´s fiesta time in the Campo de Cartagena and all the villages are partying once the sun goes down.
We were at the fiesta a few nights ago in a nearby village and a great time was had by all. These are very popular occasions and are supported by both Spanish and foreign residents alike. The Brits tend to arrive early, while the Spanish night owls really do party all night. A rocket went up at 9pm, perhaps to warn the village to get ready. Two rockets went up at 10pm to announce that the fun was about to begin.
The music was provided by British musicians Martin and Stewart and, as ever, they had everybody rocking. Although in her wheelchair, Sharon did a wonderful twist. There was an outdoor bar and inside the village social centre pork fillets and longaniza sausages were being cooked up to be served in buns. Micherones, a great local favourite, were also popular. This is a mix like breadcrumbs with pieces of chorizo and other good things scattered about.
Though we left early, tired out, at midnight, everyone else was settling in to continue enjoying the fun throughout the night.
“It was great,” said Sharon. “It was lovely to catch up with all my old friends and to enjoy a night out.”
***
©Phillip Bruce 2009
No comments:
Post a Comment