Last week Alcalá celebrated Cervantes' Birthday, as well as another fiesta in all of Spain. During this time the city turns into a Medieval Renaissance Fair. After returning from Dublin, my host family and I ventured onto Calle Mayor and into the plaza. What a sight to see! The whole area is completely decorated, with banners hanging from building to building. There were tons of vendors selling hand crafted items and food. Almost all the vendors were dressed in medieval attire, as well as some of the people roaming the streets.
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| Calle Mayor |
In the center of the plaza there were rides for children, including a "pirate ship" ride and a carousel. Also in the center there were animals. This included live owls (a favorite in Spain) and other birds, as well as pigs and a few other "farm" animals. Surrounding the edges of the plaza children were able to participate in helping craft pottery or helping with a print-press. The whole experience was very enjoyable, I didn't purchase anything but my host mom's boyfriend purchased a small sword for his brother.
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| Plaza de Cervantes |
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I can't believe I am almost at the two month mark, this adventure is flying by!
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