It was a beautiful weekend to celebrate the official beginning of summer. Freya, her boyfriend Gonzalo and friend Cecilia came down from Barcelona for the festivities. Gonzalo and Cecilia are both from Argentina but have been living in Spain for several years. We spent a few hours at the beach. Afterward, it was back to Russell's Resort for lunch. I made the gazpacho pictured below and grilled some salmon. Altogether, it was a wonderful afternoon.
Friday evening was June 23 so we had the usual throwdown behind the Ajutament. There was a sizable crowd for the lighting of the bonfire. According to custom, the oldest man and woman in the village were allowed to light the fire. These folks generally take good care of the elderly here.
I was invited to a wedding the afternoon of June 23. My friends Ania and John youngest son got married. Nuria and Kieren met in Ireland just before Covid. They were compelled to return to Catalunya for the pandemic and were not able to see each other for months. Apparently the relationship blossomed over the phone so they are now happily married. It was a sweet, small ceremony at the house. I really appreciated the invitation!
As always, thanks for checking in!
Your boy with Gonzalo, Freya and Cecilú. A beautiful day at the beach.
Cecilú and Freya. Freya was test driving her new thong and ended up with a sunburned bottom (not pictured). Yikes!
On the balcony at Russell's Resort.
This honeydew/beet gazpacho I made was a hit!
Bonfire behind the city hall.
As mentioned in years past, they bring fire from the sacred mountain in Catalunya to light bonfires in all the villages. The young lady is holding the flame in a lantern.
The newlyweds with their parents.
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