New year
New Year on La Palma
New Year fireworks in Santa Cruz de la Palma, 2009 The Spanish celebrate New Year in a big way. A lot of people go out for an expensive meal wearing evening dress – the the sort of thing I associate with Glyndebourne Opera. Most restaurants offer a special menu, and you have to book well in advance. This year, large family parties were back in fashion, because they’re cheaper. I’ve…
Happy New Year
The Spanish celebrate New Year in a big way. A lot of people wear evening dress – the the sort of thing I associate with Glyndebourne Opera. I’ve usually gone to a big family party, but this year we went to see Santa Cruz. At midnight, they have fireworks. (To be honest, this year it wasn’t as good as usual. I think the town hall are worried about money just…