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…

January 1, 2010
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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…

January 1, 2009
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