Lloret Medieval Fiesta 2013

Today is the last day of this years Medieval Festival in Lloret and judging by the massive crowds it attracted its been a huge success once again. We were there this morning to take more photos but it proved quite difficult at times as it was even busier than yesterday. Well done to all the stall holders and those who were taking part in the entertainment they brought a great atmosphere to the town and put on a great show!

 

One of the birds of prey which were on show..just look at those beautiful eyes!

 

 

These cakes look good enough to eat but each one is made out of material and all hand sewn!

 Roasted chestnuts 

Lloret Medieval Event 2013

The 2013 Medieval event has got off to a lively start today with hundreds of people in the streets slowly edging their way from stall to stall. This is an event that takes place every year in Lloret and seems to get better each time. Street entertainers are everywhere dressed in all sorts of fancy costumes - some are really weird and scary looking as these photos show!

How they walk around on these legs I've no idea!

 Lunch is served!

 The smell of food been cooked on the large open barbeques fills the air, we didnt try any today but providing the weather stays fine tomorrow I know where we'll be having lunch!

Birds of prey were on show but its possibly the last year we will see these and the childrens donkey rides. The use of animals in these sort of events is now considered cruel, which I totally agree with! 

Human puppet show...

(MORE PHOTOS TOMORROW)

Death of Craig Mallon - an update

I have received an email from David Swindle giving details about how the investigation into Craig's death is going to date. The story has generated some recent local media interest mainly from the Diari de Girona newspaper and the local radio station with David doing an interview with Nova Radio which was broadcast earlier this week, they will also include the story on their website. The following piece seen below was published in the Diari de Girona newspaper on the 5th November.
The Facebook page and website http://craigmallon.com/ are still asking for people to come forward who were in Lloret de Mar the day/night when Craig lost his life back in May 2012. Any information would be gratefully received.

Lloret - morning, noon and night!

A set of photos from Fenals today with two scenes from the beach this morning - almost deserted today!

This small cruise ship was passing by quite close to the shore this afternoon so I just managed to get these photos from our balcony 

The last photo from today has to be this stunning shot of tonights sunset, again taken from our balcony.....

Lloret de Mar - Fenals

Just a few minutes walk from where we live brings us to this amazing location just above the beach of Fenals. Today we had ideal conditions with blue sky and just a few scattered clouds which enabled us to get these shots looking from the bay of Fenals right down the coast towards Blanes.