We have had a very busy few days going to a few different places to look at the various Fallas. As usual we were absolutely astounded by the craftmanship and regret that they were all set alight to last night. My OH took 260 photo's so I am extremely glad that he uses digital now.

Rosemary

Put some on here.

Did not want to bore people but as you asked so nicely I will later when I have more time.

Rosemary

do i detect some sarcasm

Here are 5 photo's of some of the Fallas in Cullera and Alzira (I think), as you can see they are very tall and extremely close to the buildings. I understand that there was one in Valencia city that was 30 metres high but we did not manage to get to Valencia this year.

Rosemary

Ive got one of a naked lady, and also one of RM
I'll try & post em later

Graham's favourite ninots are ones that have the big busoms.

Rosemary

Rosemary - I have not heard of Fallas before. Could you tell me more about them/it? or post a link for me, please?

thanks
Sharon

tried to post pics and failed?

Yer tis

http://www.fallas.com/historia/ingles.htm

Fallas is the biggest fiesta in the Valencian region. Apparently this fiesta originated when the carpenters were sorting out their wood in the spring and throwing some of it out into the street and built bonfires out of it which were then set alight to honour their patron.

Most towns build the monuments during the year and they are 'planted' out in the streets on 14 -16 of March. They depict political issues, local issues, fantasy, or generally take the mickey out of people in general. All are burnt on 19 March and this is called 'La Noche de Crema'.

There are also processions most days which are extremely colourful because of the beautiful costumes that the women, children and men wear.

If you google Fallas there are a lot of websites with loads of information and photo's. It really is a lovely time here, with the colours, size of monuments and the excitement of the people.

Rosemary

No, sorry if it sounded that way. I love our life here so much and am always willing to share our experiences with others but am well aware that this may become boring to some people so was very glad that JDR requested photo's.

Rosemary

Nice pics and not boring at all. ;-))

I seem to recognize some of them. ;-)

Well heres my contribution, although Oliva was a bit dissapointing after last years wonderful show

One of the smaller ones




Managed to see Rugbymatt there



A rather large pig



Me playing Golf



Ooooeeeer, must be samedifference




In the main square



and of course a skating dog

I was a bit dissapointed with the ones in Gandia this year, maybe after a few years you just get used to how wonderful they are

here are a few pics from Gandia - the attention to detail is amazing though