“Cr**py” Catalan Christm...

Posted on Dec 23 2010 | No Comments
“Cr**py” Catalan Christmas Customs!  El Caganer and El Tió Let’s get right to the point:- in my Catalan/English dictionary “Caga” is translated as “shit” and “El Caganer” is translated as “the shitter”.  As you’ll see that’s... Read More »

Dancing with Devils -The Catalan Cor...

Posted on Jul 31 2010 | No Comments
Dancing with Devils -The Catalan Correfoc It was our first Fiesta Mayor in Catalonia. 10 days of party and entertainment and tonight there was to be something called a “Correfoc”. There was an air of anticipation as we stood waiting with the crowds.... Read More »

Calҫotada- The Onion Fiesta! Mes qu...

Posted on Feb 01 2010 | No Comments
Calҫotada- The Onion Fiesta! Mes que una ceba! When you come to live in Catalonia, one thing you soon notice is the universal celebration of  food! There are fiestas  dedicated to cherries, peaches, rice, wine, artichokes (I kid you not!) oysters, oranges – in... Read More »