My Extremely Unusual Saturday Night

That I Wanted To Share With You, Since Usually I Am Never Anywhere In Particular

I know this is the last thing on anybody’s mind but I’m very excited to find myself actually in a fishing town (Almuñécar) in Spain on the eve of Virgen Del Carmen, which is a religious festival that seeks protection for all sea-farers. I’m dressed and ready, and just wanted to tell you all that I’ll be there, thinking of you all, as I take photos and videos.

”Most of the Día de la Virgen del Carmen traditions involve at least one parade through the town, making its way to the sea front. Usually, a flower-strewn effigy of the Virgin is carried through the streets by a group of the local fishermen. When they reach the sea, they are usually met by a flotilla of illuminated and decorated boats, all sounding their horns. After prayers are made for all those at sea, the statue is then customarily taken on a boat, around the local harbour as the fireworks and bands accompany her journey.”

Spanish-Fiestas.com

Ok I got to go. Back soon. (Live feed below from somewhere else.)