Very busy few days, on Thursday Nicola and Laura left, hated to see them go.  We all ate together at El Molina's a favorite local restaurant.  (All 6 guest and us)

Friday being a holy day we headed to Cuevas de la Alamanzora.  Kind of took the wrong road ended up on a narrow gravel road through the mountains but got there JUST as the parade started.  One of our neighbors had informed us about the Good Friday celebration in this town. People come from all over to participate and observe.  Most of the Spanish come very dressed up.  We were totally in awe of the size of this parade.  We got there at 11 am and did not leave till after 2pm and there was hours left to go, we both took so many pictures at the start that our batteries died.  Facing the sun at first so hard to get good shots.  The people in the parade were dressed in velvet robes and hoods and walked for HOURS in the heat.  I was getting overheated just watching and in much cooler clothes.  There were at least 10 bands, 20 floats, several groups of hooded marchers, horses.... beyond words to describe the atmosphere and the significance of the celebration.  Several of the floats were actually carried by men, with spare men walking behind to relieve those carrying.  On one float I counted 52 men, they would move a few inches at a time go 20 or so feet and rest, and the crowd would applaud.The floats were very elaborate draped with live flowers. It was a very unique experience which we totally enjoyed.  Lots  more to tell you about but will end on this event for today.  Wishing you all a very Happy Easter.   With love from Spain