Spanish Fiesta Nacional !

The 12th October is Spain's National Day, its Nacional de España. ​It is held each year on this date to commemorate Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas on behalf of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1492.  There you go, a little bit of Spanish history for you!

The Palace said in a press release, “The commemoration of the National Day aims to solemnly remember moments of collective history that are part of the common historical, cultural and social heritage, assumed as such by the vast majority of citizens.”

It was a wet 'Red' day, as the Spanish call them, which reminded me very much of an English Bank Holiday.  To be honest Spain has a lot of Fiesta's or holidays, but this one, is the main one.

It was also the day before Katie flew back to The UK, so we decided to pop into Zest for a few drinks and something to eat; we got a bit squiffy to be honest.  Finally we went to the exceptional Belfry in Masa Square for the mid week carvery, where we met Dawn and Paul, having a lovely, if not at times, a little emotional, night!  Emotional, because all of our partners are in different parts of the World working away from home, while we are all still here, keeping the home fires burning.

A great 'RED DAY!'