...because of a diversion to the South of Spain...

...to Andalucía and the Fería de Jerez.  In the same country as Barcelona but another Spain, filled with flamenco and horses and sherry. Barcelona does not have these fairs and this was a great opportunity to see one, it was colourful and fun and I was almost besotted!

UN BESO: La Fería de Jerez, X

(I have a lot to learn about flamenco dancing!)

...because of the spectacular fiesta de Sant Juan in Menorca...

..Menorca, 24 June.  Fiesta de Sant Juan. Throughout Cataluña this is a big festival. In Ciutadella in Menorca they have their own traditon called the 'Jaleo'. There are many events which lead up to the official procession of riders through the city to the Mayoral Office where they display their riding skill and receive blessing for the Equestrian Games which follow. It is a melee of hooves and heads and astonishingly, no-one lost an eye!! Spectacular!