Cap Gros at Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair

Cap gros in English means "big head," and they are very typical in all of Catalonia. This cap gros in particular was spitting out candy  as he swiveled with a marching band behind him. Kids and adults alike picked up the candy he escupeix (spitted).

On a different note, I took lots of pictures today. I can't describe the feeling of being free from having to read articles or write summaries for my Master's program. It was a  strange sensation to be out of the house and walk around Barcelona free as a bird at the Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair.

Bon Nadal!

                                          

The Pooping Peasant

There is Princess Catherine, Prince William, etc., all in pooping positions.

You may find more detailed caganer information in the 2011 December archive.

The Shitting Log 2012

Kids getting sticks to hit the log.

The children hit and sing to the log so it will poop candy.

For more information about this interesting tradition, go to the Blog archive, 2011, December.

Sant Cugat Monestary

I Miss Blogging

I miss the hours I used to spend writing about Catalan customs, taking pictures and the editing process. It has come to a halt because I am enrolled in a Master's Program at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona en Bellaterra. 

I love my classes, the professors and all the learning of language acquisition in Advanced English Studies. Sadly, all my time goes to studying and and keeping up with assignments that take precedence over photographing the beauty of Catalonia.

So, I have decided to not write on my blog to not get boggled with the writing part of blogging, and instead photograph this marvelous city. As soon as time permits, I will take my camera and refocus my blog taking photo documentary pictures of Barcelona, its people, and all its peculiarities. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. 

I truly miss taking pictures and turning inwards to my creative side. At present, my world is all about lexicon, phonology, multilingualism, and  new terminology that sets my mind spinning. 

Fins Ara!