There are still some things that haven't changed...
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
La Jara
The house where the course is being held is called La Jara, which is the name of a flower - cistus or rock rose - and at the moment it is looking good with the entry surrounded by oleanders and the palm trees waving in the breeze which helps to cool the air as it flows throught the trees - August is normally windier than July, and so not so hot.
Don's house
Don stayed in Casa Taramas, where he took the tutorials, chilled, and hopefully did some writing. There is a patio with a lemon tree and swathes of jasmine.
Gregory Awards 2007
Good news for two of our participants from last year, Rachel Curzon and Helen Mort. Both have won Eric Gregory Awards this year, and we managed to get along to see them and hear them read at the awards reading hosted by Roddy Lumsden.
There are 5 awards in total, so 2 CdR out of 5...not bad.
Helen will be joining us in Jimera again this September. Rachel, who won second prize in the 2006 Poetry London Competition, would have if she could have...
See the links for more on Helen and Rachel.
Jimera during the Feria
At the beginning of August we had the annual Feria with four days of partying, and dancing all night. The real reason is a religious one and there are various processions through the streets. The square is full and the village is buzzing. Then at the end of August all the visitors and families head of to the coast or to Madrid or Bilbao or Barcelona and the village sinks into its usual sleepiness once again.
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Spring
In a hidden valley above Jimera, where the almond trees are covered in blossom and the ground covered with irises. The wild flowers in the early months of the year are breathtaking. Swathes of yellow, red, blue and white.
Jimera in the evening
The westerly aspect of the village means that in summer the sun shines on the village until late in the evening.
On the road to Jimera
Jimera is tucked into the mountains. You can just see the top of the church above the first ridge.
The garden of the Guadiaro
The part of the Guadiaro valley where Jimera is situated has its own micro climate which allows oranges and other fruits to flourish in addition to the almonds and olives typical of the area.
Jimera looking south west
The village does not get the same valley mists and winter rain that affect villages nearer the coast. Often, the sky is clear when Cortes de la Frontera, the next village to the south west, is hidden by cloud.
Near the village
Surrounding the Village there are numerous tracks and paths, some dating back to roman times and beyond, which you can follow and find a quiet spot to sit and read or write. Or just sit.
The swimming pool at La Jara
Don't forget your swimming costumes, although a few prefer the more social aspect of the village pool.
El Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas in winter
It doesn't snow very often, but, when it does, it is a big event. Here at the Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas (Pass of the Drunken Holm Oaks), there was enough snow two years ago to close the road for a day. The next day though, it was sunny, if a bit cold.
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