Here are some pictures of flowers to hopefully brighten up your day.
Some Margaritas, the white from the campo, the blue from our terrace.
And the first flowers from our clematis
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Flowers
Monday, 14 April 2008
Easter in Jimera
Semana Santa is not so elaborate in Jimera. The largest trono seems tiny compared to those in Sevilla, needing only six people to carry it, but it still weighs a fair bit.
The kids also have a trono...
Semana Santa
We went to Sevilla during Easter week, and saw some processions, which feature some great music from brass bands, and large floats called tronos.
The tronos can be particularly detailed and sculptural.They can also be heavy, weighing several tons, and are carried by squads of up to 60 costaleros. The processions can take up to an hour to pass by and involve thousands of participants.
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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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