The name of this beautiful young woman escapes me now, although I did receive her permission to take this photograph at La Feria de Abril in Seville!
It’s an amazing week long celebration of flamenco music and dance.
Over 1000 brightly coloured ‘casetas’ – small marquees – are erected by local businesses, aristocratic families, and trade unions a short walk across the river from the city centre.
The impromptu tented village acts as a base where friends, colleagues and clients are entertained and partake of the famous Andalusian hospitality.

Originally the site of a cattle fair in 1847 it has evolved to become the most stylish and stunning equine event in the world, with over a million visitors flocking to the week long festivities.
I have been thinking about this event recently as I’ve been richly entertained and informed by a friend’s compulsive blog from a cooler part of Europe some 2700 road miles to the north of Seville!
Returning Scots blog is a fascinating insight into Norse culture and captures the essence of what we humans are at root all about.
Adapting, living and celebrating!
So many of us get caught up simply trying to survive our daily routine we forget what it’s all about!
Whatever you do, however you do it, don’t forget to celebrate a little every day!
Now, wouldn’t that make this world a happier place?





Very wise words Rob! I really like the new look of your blog too. Keep up the good work! ;oD