Monthly Archive for September, 2010

General strike in Spain, not a big thing in Jerez

A banner advertising for the strike.

A banner advertising for the strike.

Today, the 29th of September, we had a tranquil day, many shops were closed, others were not.

The opinions of people we spoke to varied.

Almost everybody said a strike was not a good medizine for the country.

Main strike event at Plaza Arenal at 7:45pm

Main strike event at Plaza Arenal at 7:45pm

Others mentioned, they don’t get money for striking, so they simply can’t afford it.

It was a bit like a bank holiday, people were calm and friendly.

The main strike event was dated at 7:30pm.

After maybe 45 minutes the show was over and some more shops opened.

Shop closed due to strike.

Shop closed due to strike.

Shop not closed by reason of strike.

Shop not closed by reason of strike.

A Visit of the ‘Mercado de la Vendimia’ en Jerez

Alcazar

Alcazar

Middle Age Market 'Mercado de la Vendimia'

Middle Age Market 'Mercado de la Vendimia'

Cyclist.

Cyclist.

At Monday we visited the ‘Mercado de la Vendimia’, a middle age market between the Plaza Arenal and the Alcazar.

Beside de food (you get there handmade sausages and bread), I liked most Manuel’s wire- art.

He really does amazing things using simple means.

He sells them from 2,50€ the figure.

That’s not expensive, isn’t it?

If you want to get in contact with him: +34 663 304 779.

Don Quijote.

Don Quijote.

Fisherman.

Fisherman.

Small figures made from wire.

Small figures made from wire.

Manuel, the artist.

Manuel, the artist.