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The view from CView Pizzería Blanca Paloma – Breakfast I recently received the following letter from a reader. We love hearing from you! “Dear Karen, Just thought I’d let your readers know about a spectacular place where you can get an amazing breakfast. A few months ago, I had some visitors come by from the States. After two days of toast, olive oil, and tomato sauce as the hotel breakfast option, they begged me to find them a place where they could have a decent breakfast. I told them that it would be a difficult task since breakfast in Spain is usually a light meal and “fried eggs are eaten at night,” (according to my Spanish mother-in-law). I have discovered “heaven by the sea.” Believe it or not it is at a pizzeria. The Blanca Paloma Pizzeria is in El Puerto at the end of the Puerto Sherry Marina (drive past the lighthouse to your left as you go up a hill, round the corner and continue until you reach the very end of the road. You will see the bay and Cadiz to the left). It serves breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and offers: a fruit platter, French Toast, five types of Omelettes, four types of Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine, scrambled eggs with salmon on toast. It also serves six varieties of croissants, toasted ciabatta bread, and Biscotti del Captiano (I´m not sure what the last one is, but it sounds very authentic and tasty).
Of course, to accompany such elaborate breakfasts, they offer the following drinks: capuccino, hot teas, marocchino, chocolate, mokacino, fresh orange juice, espresso, smoothies, cappuccino ice, latte macchiato, Irish coffee, and other juices. I call this place “spectacular” because, on top of the amazing variety of breakfast options that are offered, you can choose to sit outside, while enjoying a sunny day on their patio, which is located overlooking the nearby beach, or, you can choose to sit inside, on a rainy day, and enjoy the view of the falling rain and the stormy sea. You will also have an amazing view of the City of Cadiz and the maritime traffic in the bay. You would think that there would be more places like this in an area near the ocean, but there aren´t. Also, if you are more interested in their regular menu, pizza is not their only option. I won´t go into the variety of Italian food that they offer. Rather, I will direct you to their online menu that you can find at: http://www.pizzeriablancapaloma.com/restuarante_PuertoSherry. htm. This is a great place to have a weekend brunch or to go for lunch AT ANY HOUR! That´s right, although they do close at midnight, they are open every day, continuously from 9 a.m. to midnight (which is very convenient for those of us who keep American hours and are often frustrated by the Spanish business
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June 26, 2014
The Summer Solstice a
Text by A.M. ﾃ」ila / Large photo by Petritap / Smalle
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n case you were wondering about the beach bonfires that you may have observed this past week, they were part of the Fiesta or Hogueras (bonfires) of San Juan (Saint John). In Spain, on the evening of June 23rd, the night before the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist, there are usually celebrations held on numerous Spanish beaches ac-
companied by a roaring bonfire. The celebrations are often sponsored by the city governments and, this year, the towns of Rota, Chipiona, Sanlucar, and El Puerto all sponsored some type of night-time activity. It is a curious practice which may just be another excuse to have a party, but coincidentally it is held near the time of the summer solstice which was the traditional date for the celebration of ancient pagan rituals. There is no doubt that many religions incorporated these pagan customs into their practice in order to gain acceptance and converts.Worldwide, the celebration of the event has varied among cultures, but most recognize the summer solstice with some type of holiday, festival, or ritual of religious significance, or with themes of fertility or cleansing. On St. Johnﾂｴs Eve, on the beaches of Malaga in southern Spain, it is common to see people jumping over fires which, according to legend, cleanses the body and the soul. Jumping into the sea at midnight is also supposed to be a way to wash away evil spirits. In addition to the bonfires, sometimes dolls are burned at midnight. These dolls are usually made in the form of effigies representing local or national personalities who are famous (or sometimes infamous). The burning of these effigies, some of which can be very elaborately decorated, is supposed to bring good luck. The word solstice is derived from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). In the day's leading up to the solstice, the noon-day sun rises higher in the sky with each consecutive day. But, on the day of the solstice, there is
no apparent change in sun height from the day before, causing the sun to appear to stand still or not change from the day before. This is what we perceive as the Earth continues on its elliptical path around the sun and is at the point where the Earth begins to reverse its direction on that path. Depending on where you are on the planet, the day of the solstice is either the longest day of the year (in summer) or the shortest day of the year (in winter). A solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice each year. The solstices are connected with the seasons, and, for many cultures, they mark the midpoint of winter and summer. The date for the summer solstice, in our hemisphere, varies between June 20th and June 22nd, depending on the year. This year the summer solstice occurred on Saturday, June 21st. For centuries, many cultures have seen the Summer Solstice as a day when magic abounds. It is a time of fertility, abundance, and health. Accordingly, it is not surprising that this astrological event had a great impact on the crops and lives of our ancestors.The Summer Solstice is the single longest day, and the shortest night, of the year. To modern humans, this day is seen as the end of Spring and beginning of Summer. But to ancient cultures it was mid-way through summer, or the growing season, and
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er photo by Ralf Roletschek / Graphic by Tau'olunga was known as such: “Mid-Summer.” Actually, the Spring was known as the time for tilling the fields and planting; the Summer a time for growing; and the Fall a time of harvest. The Winter was seen as a time of rest, recuperation and introspection.The winter time was hard on ancient cultures. Lack of proper heating, poor hygiene, and scarce food stores made for a time of struggle and depression. So, when the sun gained strength after the Spring it was a time of joy and celebration. It was also seen as a time of fertility - both of the people and of the land. There is no doubt why the days that marked the turning of the cycle of the seasons - the solstices - were significant days to be revered and celebrated throughout the northern hemisphere. In many countries, it was tradition for women to collect several species of plants on St. John's Eve. The varieties vary from area to area, but mostly included
fennel, rue, rosemary, lemon verbena, mallows, laburnum, foxgloves and elder flowers. On the Feast of St. John, it was customary to gather the perennial herb: “St.John´s Wort.” It has long been seen as a means to keep evil away, and since medieval times, the herb has been hung over doors, windows and icons to keep “witches and evil spirits away.” It is also used medicinally, and was used as such by the Knights Hospitallers (aka Knights of Saint John). In some areas, it was dipped in a container of water and left outside exposed to the dew of night. The following morning people used the resulting flower water to wash their faces. According to popular belief, in some countries, St John’s Eve was a special night where evil forces were also at work. People believed that witches flew past on their broomsticks.To keep the evil forces away, bonfires were usually lit on high ground.
In some rural parts of Ireland, particularly in the northwest, Bonfire Night is held on St. John's Eve, where bonfires are lit on hilltops. Many towns and cities have "Midsummer Carnivals," with fairs, concerts, and fireworks. In many places in Spain ancient pre-Christian traditions related to fire festivities are still among the most popular. Bonfires are lit in the streets or sandy beaches. Rituals can include jumping over the fire, touching the water that is blessed during the night, making wishes, and having firework displays. Midsummer tradition is also especially strong in the northern areas of the country, such as Galicia, where witches and magic are an integral part of the folklore. Curiously, in the U.S., voodoo practitioners hold ceremonies on St. John´s Eve. Many New Orleans residents still keep that tradition alive.
The Earth at the start of the 4 (astronomical) seasons as seen from the north and ignoring the atmosphere (no clouds, no twilight).
June 26, 2014 Holy Week Itinerary. Please check for events/times:
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Alcalde Felipe Benítez Theater Mc Bonaro, Young Circus 21:00, Saturday, 18 June Price: 3€ Closing Laura Pirri´S Course with a Flamenco show 20:00, Sunday, 29 June Price: 5 € Alcalde Felipe Benítez Theater’s ticket office: from Monday to Friday: 18:00 20:00, and two hours before the show. San Fernando Avenue. Tel.956810022. Web: www.aytorota.es Flamenco Show on Friday June, 27th at 22:00 in Tertulia Flamenca,“VIEJO AGUJETA” - Argüelles Street, 2 Flamenco Show And Dinner every Friday from 19:30 to 21:30 in Bar La Feria. 42, Mina Street. Price: 30 € per person. Reservation Tel. 699 508537 / 644 026525. Actiba 2000 Summer Courses Kitesurf: Course of 2 days x 4 hours. From 18 years old Windsurf: Course of 5 days and 3 days x 2 hours Paddle surf .: Course of 3 days x 1, 5 h. Surf: Course de 3 days x 1 h. Vela Colectiva: Course of 5 days. Minimum 6 people Pneumatic Walk: Walk of 3 hours. Catamarán: Course of 5 y 3 days Kayak: 1 hour. Catamarán: 1 hour. Place.: Playa de la Luz Hotel - Diputación Avenue - Telf.: 697125092 Contact.: actiba2000 Tlfn: 956 101212 info@actiba2000.com www.actiba2000. com Annual Photo Marathon: July 19th and 20th. Annual Photo Marathon “Villa de Rota” is an event rewarding photographers
of all skill levels and ages for their best efforts in depicting Rota in six categories in a period of 24 hours. Awards will be given out for artistic photographs that display the typical aspects or our town. Registration will take place at the Municipal Tourist office Or the same day at the marathon starting point. Price: 9€ (10€ if the sign up the same day as the Marathon) . Information: Tourism Office. Municipal Palace Castillo de Luna. Luna Street,2. Tel: 956 84 6345 Botanical Garden “Celestino Mutis” from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 14:00 and again from 16:30 to 18:30
PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA
National Dog Show (counts towards national championship) Friday, 27 June through Sunday, 29 June Zona de Ocio Km. 0 - C/ Rio Iro (Pol. Ind. Guadalete) 17:00-21:00, Friday, 27 June Discussion on the origins of Dogs Saturday, 28 June Special shows for special breeds Sunday, 29 June 09:00-11:00 inscription of the various breeds Breed showing and prizes, please see our website for more details and to sign up: www.federacionescaninas.es - Tfno: 918 104 196 -elpuertoperruno@gmail.com At Shamrock's live World Cup coverage. Come watch soccer and enjoy International food and your favorite beers & drinks. note also that The Shamrock now opens daily. Jam Session Night Every Saturday at Molly's Bring your instrument and join in! Enjoy a different night at Molly's. e