A piece of Catalan culture

I start my blog today with the idea of getting people to talk about their recreational Interests. It sounds funny these days people talk and meet on the Internet, I know. What I am trying to achieve here is to open a forum to talk about recreational  thoughts, interests  and ideas, so we can all learn and benefit from each other’s stuff – for example:

I went to a very remote place for Easter called Set Cases (in the north of Spain) and this is where the river Ter begins. It is a very small town on top of the Pyrenees mountains where people go skiing and spend relaxing hours looking at the sky, walking and breathing fresh air. Set Cases in English means Seven Houses. I invite you to discover Set Cases through the video clips and find out how you could enjoy a few days of glory. Unfortunately the web is not translated but the clips are beautiful and don’t need much translation. View The Fair of St George’s Day and find out where to eat the best mushrooms in town. Watch the main town fair clip called Festa Major Setcases. (minute 2:36 locals start dancing the typical Catalan dance La Sardana). You can also learn about the wild mushrooms through Festa dels Bolets clip.

I also saw a band there called Caliu and they are from El Maresme, nearby Barcelona. El Maresme is another beautiful part of Catalonia with long beaches and plenty of sunshine.

I have plenty more stories and things to share – from my own country, from Mexico and other interesting places. I can tell you how to cook a Catalan dish or how to bake Brunyols - my Mum’s favourite thing.  
Why don’t you share an exciting or funny story with all? You can add some photos or even a video.

·         Did you follow the Euro cup? What was your favourite team?

·         Can you recommend local food and wine from your country?

·         What is the top movie you have seen in the last year? 

·         What is the last music or culture festival you have been to? Where?

·         What did you cook last time you had guests at home? Can you give the recipe?

·         Do you have any funny stories, photos or videos that you would like to share?

·         Can you tango? Do you know where to learn?

Sure you have also loads of stories to share.