Festival of St. John, part 1

Tonight is a HUGE festival here in Castojeriz, the Festival of St. John. Evidently there will be fireworks at 11:45 and the locals will party until 6am!

We’ve checked into an albergue on the outskirts of town, hoping to avoid some of the noise and get some sleep, but also intending to walk into town and experience some of a true Spanish festival.

I went into town early (4ish) and absolutely nothing was happening. No evidence of the festivities to come. Presumably everyone is enjoying siesta while they can. Temperature is expected to be 90 degrees, so very understandable.

Had hoped to find a round, outdoor table cloth as a souvenir for Nancy and I, but nothing so far. Not certain what to expect as part of festival. Foods? Drinks? Trinkets?

Sean and I have a phone call home scheduled, then we’re going to attend 7pm mass with Brandon, then dinner, then festival! Should be an educational evening!Read more