Having returned to Lorna and Alan's for a leisurely lunch and a well earned siesta, we met up again in the evening for one of Alan's special barbecue dinners. We were joined by Pat and her Spanish husband Pedro, two of Lorna and Alan's other friends from Mengibar. They were great company and we really enjoyed spending time with them
Normally, after one of Alan's home-made burgers you are ready for anything, but nothing could have prepared us for what was to happen later.
In Cordoba it was 'La Noche Blanca del Flamenco' which is the all-night Flamenco Festival. Stages are set up throughout the city centre, all within walking distance of each other and a performance of flamenco takes place every hour throughout the night starting at 10:30pm and finishing at 5:30 the next morning, in a stunning setting close to the Mezquita. This event attracts a crowd of over 250,000, so as you can imagine the atmosphere was electric!
This was the fifth anniversary of this event, which is fast becoming one of the most important events on the Flamenco calendar. This years series of concerts commemorated the 20th anniversary of the famous Flamenco singer Camaron de la Isla's death.
Nobody was more surprised than us that we managed to stay until the end, arriving back in Montoro at around 7am just as the sun was rising. We can't remember the last time we stayed out all night and in all honesty it probably won't happen again and whilst the mind was willing the body wasn't!
We managed a few hours sleep and a late breakfast, before tackling the 2 and half hour drive home.
It probably took us over a week to fully recover, but what a fantastic weekend we had; one that we will remember for sometime to come.
Normally, after one of Alan's home-made burgers you are ready for anything, but nothing could have prepared us for what was to happen later.
In Cordoba it was 'La Noche Blanca del Flamenco' which is the all-night Flamenco Festival. Stages are set up throughout the city centre, all within walking distance of each other and a performance of flamenco takes place every hour throughout the night starting at 10:30pm and finishing at 5:30 the next morning, in a stunning setting close to the Mezquita. This event attracts a crowd of over 250,000, so as you can imagine the atmosphere was electric!
This was the fifth anniversary of this event, which is fast becoming one of the most important events on the Flamenco calendar. This years series of concerts commemorated the 20th anniversary of the famous Flamenco singer Camaron de la Isla's death.
Nobody was more surprised than us that we managed to stay until the end, arriving back in Montoro at around 7am just as the sun was rising. We can't remember the last time we stayed out all night and in all honesty it probably won't happen again and whilst the mind was willing the body wasn't!
We managed a few hours sleep and a late breakfast, before tackling the 2 and half hour drive home.
It probably took us over a week to fully recover, but what a fantastic weekend we had; one that we will remember for sometime to come.
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Sounds wonderful. I am impressed by your stamina.
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