As is not said on Game of Thrones “Winter isn’t coming”. We are caught up in the mother of all heat waves here amidst the arid semi desert of the south western Spanish province of Andalusia. And it’s hot. Very hot.
- New Weather symbol
So hot that today we spotted a new symbol on the weather website. One which isn’t seen to often in blighty.
Tomorrow we had planned a full 10 hours tramping around Sevilla but the forecast is 41 degrees (for all you folks stuck in blighty at the moment, that’s centigrade not fahrenheit – it’s just shy of 106 F). So, trip cancelled due to inclement weather and the priority will be to keep cool.
Today we managed to walk to the supermarket and back in the centre of El Rocio.
El Rocio buildings
What an interesting place. A few dirt (well sand actually) roads and next week, there will be a million pilgrims here.
El Rocio transport
The heat was oppressive, the streets are just sand (it’s better for the horses) and if one took away the cars, it’s just like the wild west.
Mo is struggling in the heat – so much so she even went in the cold swimming pool later this afternoon. More of that to come I’m certain, but sadly no photographic evidence.
El Rocio is famous for its annual pilgrimage which takes place next week. Campsite places top 150 Euros per night (we are paying 16 Euros per night via the ACSI scheme presently).
We were planning to be well clear by next weekend but, have to say, we are mildly curious about the festival. Mo has gone to find out if there are any pitches available – will report back on that tomorrow…
I think I might create a “special post” to cover El Rocio festival.