Season of mists...etc.
From my study I've got a good view of the local landmark hill - Martin Gil. And some days before we left the village, he didn´t so much have his hat on as have a scarf round his (thickish) neck.
The valley does look particularly charming as the winter sets in.
I'm glad we are above the clouds. Down by the river the mist lingers, and at night, it can sometimes feel a bit like Glasgow in December...
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Autumn
Martins
The house martins are pretty much gone now except for a few transients en route from further north, but I was lucky enough to get a picture of the last one in the village as it stocked up on some last minute supplies of food...
...before later heading off into the sunset...
or rather at right angles to it. At least they know where they are going...
Summer excitement
With all the hot, sunny weather this summer, the campo was extremely dry and liable to easily catch fire. And it did. We've had three major fires one of which was very close to La Jara and the village.
If the size of the blaze warrants it, helicopters are used. They carry water in large buckets slung underneath, which is then dumped on the fire.
The buckets are filled at the local swimming pool. All the people at the pool have to get out and leave the immediate area and everything gets closed up or tied down to prevent it being blown away by the draught from the rotors.
At one point, there were three helicopters circling in a relay, taking turns to fetch and carry water to the blaze.
Monday, 13 October 2008
Kids love to dress up
Feria features
For those of you who found the walk up the hill a bit of a slog, the Feria also featured a neat way of nipping up and down to the station....
and of course we had our Queen of the Feria - and a Mister Jimera, but I won´t show him as it wasn´t me...
The Feria
Back in August we had the four day feria with processions and dancing and various events.
The feria is ostensibly in honour of the patron saint La Virgen de la Salud, so there are serious processions....
and....fancy dress parties....
Friday, 10 October 2008
The weather
If you are curious to know what the weather is like here, then you can find out by going to the Spanish Met Agency site
http://www.aemet.es/en/eltiempo/prediccion/localidades?p=29
Click on welcome at the top right if your Spanish isn´t up to it, then select Malaga province and Jimera de Libar from the drop down menu in location (municipalidad)
At the moment it's raining....
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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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