Semana Santa in Alora
Viernes Santa. (Good Friday) So far so good. Last night mostly cancelled because rain was forecast. Today Álora's star turn, the 'Despedía' took place on time in warm sunshine after Jesus de las Torres (Jesus of the castle) and Dolores Coronada had progressed through the town to the delight of thousands of extatic fans. The bars were full and serving raciones of calamares, rosada, magro in tomate, jibia, gambas pil pil etc. as fast as they could be produced by kitchens which had tripled their staff for a day. I had one of calamares, very tender, at Bar Alegría and rosada, juicy and tasty at Bar Los Dos Caballos.
Then the rain arrived and drenched the town.
Temporary bars and Ice Cream stands have appeared all over the place. Everyone wants to cash in on the crowds that come to Álora this week. Many of them are Perotes (Aloraneans) who live in other towns and come bak each year for this, the most important of all the festivals we have here (and there are many).
Will tonight's processions take place? 'Depende de Dios', but rain looks possible. As they say: 'En Abril, aguas mil.´
Bar Perosia is well and truly shut. Will Ray come to claim his investment?
Will the new swimming pool ever open?
Will we ever be able to put our car in our garage.
Watch this space.
06/04/2012
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