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    • LadyandtrampAndalucia, Spain
      Dia 38

      “Spanish Farmers Join Wave of Protests”

      9 de fevereiro, Espanha ⋅ 🌧 11 °C

      We have been hearing about the farmers’ protests in Barcelona and Malaga but today, in quiet Antequera, the protests were In action. Mind you, a lot of honking but not for long and very organized.

      A parade of tractors came down our street in the pouring rain and it was awesome to see. There were about 80 clean tractors coming from both directions and it was actually pretty exciting. The school kids across the street were sticking their heads out of the windows and cheering. Lol. Quickly, the windows closed and it was obvious that teachers had something to do with that.

      Here’s an abridged article that I read about the protests.

      Spanish Farmers Join Waves of Protest

      By Guy Hedgecoe abridged
      BBC News, Aranda de Duero

      Farmers in Spain have joined their European counterparts in staging protests across the country.

      Like farmers elsewhere, they demand more flexibility from the European Union, tighter controls on the produce of non-EU countries and more help from their government.

      On Tuesday, farmers took to the streets of agricultural areas in Spain's northern interior, driving tractors in convoys, beeping horns, waving Spanish flags and brandishing placards.

      Spain's farmers have similar grievances to their counterparts in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and other countries that have been protesting recently.
      They say that regulations which form part of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), along with high fuel and energy costs, make it difficult for them to make a profit.

      The costs, when it comes to producing wheat and barley, are very high," said Esteban, a cereal farmer who preferred not to give his surname who was protesting in Aranda de Duero. "You've got to pay for fertiliser, pesticides, fuel - it's killing us. We have to pay very high prices and yet we sell at low prices."

      “We just want a future for farming and right now, we don't see it."

      The plight of Spanish farmers has been compounded by drought. Many areas of the country have not seen normal levels of rain in recent months which is affecting harvests. Spain is the world's biggest olive oil producer, but prices have been pushed up by low production. Last week, Catalonia declared a state of emergency due to a three-year drought, the longest on record.      Leia mais

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    • LadyandtrampAndalucia, Spain
      3
      Dia 46

      The ‘Tapas Tour That Never Was’ in Jerez

      17 de fevereiro, Espanha ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      It’s Chris’ birthday today and we were looking forward to a lunchtime tapas tour. The Get Your Guide ad wrote, “With your guide and small group limited to 15, you’ll visit traditional Spanish tapas joints to sample three local dishes accompanied by three drinks.”

      It sounded like a fun activity with a small group of English-speaking people but it didn’t happen …

       Chris and I went to the designated meeting spot at 12 p.m. and due to the Carnaval activities the whole area was full of groups of people. And I mean full! Hundreds of people milling around with small groups that were dancing and singing and acting. Where could our guide be? No one had a colourful umbrella or funny hat or a stick with a flower on it. So we missed the tour…but…

      I remember reading a review that had mentioned Tio Pepe’s famous winery so we headed there and hoped that the group was there. On the way, we met a couple of Canadians who travel a lot, Jenny and Bruce, from Victoria who were looking for their tour too but they were on a Sherry tour.

      We asked if the tapas tour was here, and the lady at the counter said that we could join the English Sherry Tour that was starting in a few minutes. Sounded like a good alternative!

      Here’s their little write up - “Imagine travelling by train through Tio Pepe’s vineyards and gardens, strolling among ancient wine cellars with more than 180 years of history, and discovering the incredible flavours and aromas of the best sherry wines.” That tour was followed up by a Sherry tasting and tapas.

      Chris was very happy with the tour. He especially enjoyed checking out the signatures and messages of famous people written on the big barrels. They have a lovely tradition there, encouraging important visitors to sign the barrels which are painted a chalkboard-like black to highlight any leaks. We saw the signatures of celebrities like Lana Turner, Steven Spielberg and Orson Welles. Artists including Picasso – the only one to sign in colour. Political figures like Margaret Thatcher, Winston Churchill and Chelsea Clinton. And musicians like Cole Porter.

      We joined Jenny and Bruce in the tasting room and enjoyed sharing travel stories while sampling the sherry, or was it wine? They are very interesting and interested people.

      Three hours later, we walked the short distance home at the height of Carnaval activities. Actually we stopped for a drink and more tapas, and people watched. There was so much fun stuff to see! Funny costumes, bands and lots of little dogs. There are a lot of dachshunds and Maltese terriers in Spain. Lol.

      When we got home, I contacted the Get Your Guide people, they contacted the tour people who contacted me with what had happened and said that they are sending us a refund. All in all a good ending to a rough start. And the Sherry Tour was free!

      Happy Birthday dear Chris! (And to his twin sister, Hilary, too!).      Leia mais

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    • ViajantePajaros migratorios Andalusien
      Dia 25

      Antequera

      3 de janeiro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

      Rund 40 Kirchen und Konvente lassen sich hier besichtigen. Schon im Zentrum, das sich als Ausgangspunkt für einen ausgedehnten Bummel durch die Altstadt hervorragend eignet, steht die prächtige Iglesia de San Sebastián mit ihrem reich geschmückten Innenraum. Besonders sehenswert ist auch die Renaissancekirche Santa María la Mayor, die hoch über Antequera an einer alten Festung am Felsen thront. Dort ist zur Zeit allerdings eine Ausstellung von „ Herr der Ringe“ . Ich fand es etwas seltsam.

      Von der Burg fällt der Blick auf die Reste altrömischer Thermen und auf den in der Ferne liegenden Felsberg Peña de los Enamorados (Felsen der Verliebten), der von einer tragischen Liebesgeschichte erzählt und dessen Form an ein den Himmel anflehendes Gesicht erinnert.

      Oberhalb der Kirche warten die Reste des Castillo mit maurischen, römischen, sowie christlichen Elementen darauf, besichtigt zu werden, u.a. der gut erhaltene Wehrturm Torre del Homenaje. Nach dem Abstieg an den alten Stadtmauern entlang, laden im Ortskern diverse Museen und Bars zum verweilen ein.

      Ein paar Minuten vom Stadtzentrum entfernt liegen die Dolmenstätten von Antequera, die seit Juli 2016 zählen zum UNESCO-Welterbe von Andalusien gehören.      Leia mais

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    • Morocco
      Dia 80

      Alcazaba of Antequera

      2 de março, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      The Alcazaba of Antequera is a Moorish fortress in Antequera, Spain. It was erected over Roman ruins in the 14th century to counter the Christian advance from the north. The fortress is rectangular in shape, with two towers. Its keep (Spanish: Torre del homenaje, 15th century) is considered amongst the largest of al-Andalus, with the exception of the Comares Tower of the Alhambra. It is surmounted by a Catholic bell tower/chapel (Templete del Papabellotas) added in 1582.Leia mais

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    • Morocco
      Dia 80

      Dolmens of Antequera

      2 de março, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

      The dolmens of Antequera are a group of three megalithic structures located near the town of Antequera in the province of Malaga, Spain. The dolmens, which date back to the Neolithic period, were constructed between 3000 and 2500 BC and were used for burial purposes.

      The three dolmens are known as the Menga Dolmen, the Viera Dolmen, and the El Romeral Dolmen. The Menga Dolmen is the largest of the three, measuring 27 meters in length and consisting of 32 upright stones supporting a massive capstone weighing over 180 tons. The Viera Dolmen is slightly smaller, but still impressive, measuring 21 meters in length and featuring a similar arrangement of upright stones and a large capstone. The El Romeral Dolmen is smaller still, but notable for its intricate carvings and decorations.      Leia mais

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    • ViajanteWinterflucht 2020
      Dia 46

      El Torcal - Antequera,

      10 de fevereiro de 2020, Espanha ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

      🚘
      Genug vom Meer.
      Jetzt geht es erstmal wieder ins Landesinnere.
      Nächstes Ziel ist El Torcal.
      Wunderschöne Felsformation in 1200m Höhe.
      Bei der letzten Auffahrt kann es an zwei Stellen etwas eng werden, wenn ein Bus entgegen kommt, aber es lohnt sich.
      Leider darf man oben auf dem großen Parkplatz nicht übernachten.
      Den Anblick beim Aufstehen mit dem passenden Sonnenaufgang male ich mir toll aus.
      Unten gibt es zwar noch einen Parkplatz, der war uns aber zu einsam.
      So sind wir weiter gefahren nach Antequera.
      Stehen dort am Gemeindestellplatz am Sportplatz.
      Kostenlos mit guter VE.
      Der Ort selbst hat uns nicht viel geboten.      Leia mais

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    • LadyandtrampAndalucia, Spain
      Dia 44–50

      Jerez de la Frontera

      15 de fevereiro, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Now on to Jerez, the home of Sherry, Andalusian horses, Flamenco (Lola Flores), Churros and Tabancos (quirky old taverns where people here go to buy the Sherry they use at home and to have a drink with friends and family). Jerez is a happening little city!

      Our trip to Jerez took some planning. We had to return the rental car in Malaga’s airport (not far away), pay for a little scrape (caused by a flower pot and no insurance!), and pick up another rental car for the one way trip to Jerez that takes about 2 1/2 hours. Buses and trains took at least 5 hours and stopped in Seville. Cost was comparable.

      We originally wanted to take the highway to Ronda to see the huge gorge there but decided to take the coastal route by the Rock of Gibraltar. Actually it stressed us out to drive on the coastal route as there was so much traffic and tourists. It is a hot spot for foreigners. Once we passed Gibraltar all was good, except for all the toll roads! We ended up paying three times.

      Anyways, we ended up safely in Jerez and easily found our apartment, Sherryflat Atipika, in the historic centre. It originally was a palace that has since been subdivided into modern apartments. I read an interesting fact that there are about 100 abandoned palaces in Jerez. Some of the lucky palaces have been bought and have been transformed into restaurants, apartments, hotels or businesses. The architecture from long ago days on the main streets is beautiful.

      We tried to return the rental car earlier to a local hotel that’s under construction, but didn’t have luck. It’s a long story. We returned it the next morning, as booked.

      Then off to do some food shopping. We are here for 6 days. The grocery store and market are a 5 minute walk away on interesting pedestrian streets.

      Our apartment is just perfect for us. It has one good-sized bedroom, is modern and has everything that we need for a 6 day stay - a comfy bed, big windows that let in the sun, fast wifi, smart TV, great bathroom, hot water, a washing machine, in a great location, quiet and a very responsive owner. 10/10 for us!

      It started raining when we went to explore the city so we stopped in a local bar and ate tapas and drank beer until it stopped. Nice way to start our time in Jerez.

      There are a lot of trees and plazas here, quite enjoyable, giving an air of calmness.

      We have a good feeling about what’s to come during our week in Jerez.

      P.s. It seems that everyone here loves their cute little dogs, especially Dachshunds, Maltese, Chihuahuas and small terriers. Everywhere you look, you always see a little dog on a leash going for a walk.      Leia mais

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    • Überwintern in Spanien 🌞🚐
      Dia 40

      Citytour die Zweite 🏰⛪️🌞

      22 de janeiro, Espanha ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

      Heute wandern wir den zweiten Teil von Antequera ab. Bis zum Eingang der Stadt mit der Stierkampf Arena 🐃. Wir schlengeln uns durch kleine Gassen und hingegen zum Vortag, ist es heute wuseliger...Es ist Montag 🤷🏻‍♀️. Viele chic gekleidete Spanier sind auf den Beinen.
      Am späten Nachmittag erreichen wir das Womo und genießen noch die letzten Sonnenstrahlen bei einem Bierchen 🍺 und schauen dem Treiben hier auf dem Platz zu.      Leia mais

    • Harvey10 - Europe-bound
      Dia 43

      El Torcal - Film-set scenery!

      22 de janeiro, Espanha ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

      Today started with more amazing views as we left our overnight location. Starting with John doing chocks-away, it was not a level spot. The morning landscape looked more like a painting.
      Just under 2 hour drive and we saw grass at the base of olive trees!! We even saw sheep and shepherds! The whole area was becoming verdant, and we were pretty high up in mountains. Then we went even higher up another scary road to a place called El Torcal. Dieter, the German chap we had met at Rec.On told us about it. It was just WOW landscape! A 2 hour walk, probably about 4 miles, of a rocky and sometimes muddy path, often a scramble. I took my stick just in case, which I was thankful for as it was VERY slippery in places. I've not seen puddles for ages!
      We even saw an Iberian ibex on the rocks.
      I haven't seen Game of Thrones but I can imagine it being set there. It was one of the best walks I've ever had. Just amazing. We were not alone in our enjoyment as the car park was full on arrival. We got lucky when someone was just leaving.
      We had a quick tea and coffee and returned to the van with mud covered trousers and boots.
      Now we are stationed in a lovely spot at a place called Antequera, about 20 minutes down the mountain.
      It was a bit of a shock when we saw the amount of motorhomes parked at our planned overnight stop. We managed to squeeze on and many more have done so since. It's January and it's packed!! Number plates show F, E, B, A, NL, but I'd say 70% are D! No sign of UK other than us. The motorhome next to us has the word PRIVELEGE on the side. Why would anyone choose a vehicle with that written on it? I tried hard to catch the owners eye as we walked past each other so that I could acknowledge and at least say hello. He tried his very best to look past and totally blank me. He succeeded. It felt very odd. Maybe it's because he's privileged!
      Apart from that minor moment, it's been a brilliant day! I may have to post MANY photos and some videos.      Leia mais

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    • LadyandtrampAndalucia, Spain
      1
      Dia 43

      Our Last Day in Antequera

      14 de fevereiro, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

      Our last day in Antequera was Valentine’s Day. We walked around town checking out the Valentine’s decorations but there weren’t many. Flower shops, restaurants and bakeries seemed to be the most interested in advertising this holiday.

      The first restaurant that we ate in when we arrived in the city was called LouLu’s. We thought it would be nice to end our time at the same restaurant that we started in but this time for a late Valentine lunch. Good idea. We love their tapas and the atmosphere in this tiny restaurant is great. No matter how busy it is, the servers take excellent care of you.

      Before we leave, I wanted to write a little about some of the city’s famous desserts and a few other things we’ve noticed.

      Bienmesabe (meaning "tastes good to me") is a sponge-based pudding with almonds and cinnamon. Angelorum is a concoction of sponge, meringue and egg yolk. The little bakery/breakfast restaurant down the street has several flavours of these tempting goodies. By the way, their cake slices are to die for. Mmmn.

      Mantecados appeared in the 16th century, as a consequence of an excess of wheat and lard. It is thought that the first recipe was made in Antequera. They are usually eaten at Christmas time and taste like shortbread. Then there are Polvorones, long oval cookies made with less butter, more flour and with almonds.

      Other local specialities include Porra Antequerana, a cold dip that's like a thicker version of gazpacho, marinated partridge, rabbit, and spinach-stuffed boquerones (anchovies). We didn’t get around to tasting any of these though.

      We wondered what will happen to all the streets with sour orange trees once the oranges start falling. There is a law in Spain stating that people can’t pick the city oranges. So at the appropriate time, workers prune the trees, collect the oranges and then marmalade is made from them.

      It is forbidden to cut down an oak tree in Spain without a permit. There are 2 varieties - an acorn producing oak and the cork oak.

      Every street corner has a vendor selling lottery tickets. People seem to be hooked on winning money, just like in Ontario. But in Spain, you see all the vendors and people buying tickets.

      So we are leaving this little gem of a city tomorrow morning. We’ll wave goodbye to the Indian head mountain overlooking the city and head to Jerez de La Frontera, north of Gibraltar.

      First we have to return our Wiber rental car at the Malaga airport (35 minute drive away). Then pick up a small car with Europcar just to take us to Jerez. Sounds odd, but even though Wiber has been good, it won’t let us return a car to a different location. We don’t plan on renting another car while in Spain and the buses and trains take forever to get to Jerez so we went with another company to rent a Fiat for a day.      Leia mais

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