Now I'm in Isil, a small village in the Pyrenees. I have come with Blanca, a friend of mine, to celebrathe the night of 'Sant Joan'.
In Isil there's the tradition of carrying burning logs from the mountain to the center of the village. That's called 'Falles d'Isil'. We put on an old sweater and trousers, boots and an Isil scarf to protect us from the smoke. There are three levels: the oldest ones climb to the top of the mountain and start descending the logs, the middle ones stay on the middle of the mountain to continue, and the youngest ones meet them at the bottom.
It was the first time that I did it and it was amazing because it's impressive to see so much fire in the darkness.
I'm sleeping here this week, but I'd like to repeat that event another time! Good night!
In Isil there's the tradition of carrying burning logs from the mountain to the center of the village. That's called 'Falles d'Isil'. We put on an old sweater and trousers, boots and an Isil scarf to protect us from the smoke. There are three levels: the oldest ones climb to the top of the mountain and start descending the logs, the middle ones stay on the middle of the mountain to continue, and the youngest ones meet them at the bottom.
It was the first time that I did it and it was amazing because it's impressive to see so much fire in the darkness.
I'm sleeping here this week, but I'd like to repeat that event another time! Good night!
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