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The procession went through the main streets gathering many spectators. First year I was very surprised because all the streets were closed and the traffic lights were placed above, so that the floats had enough place to pass.


We could see not only adult participants but also parents who were supporting their children.


It is really incredible to be here and see friendship, love, ...

As you may know I've been attending Spanish course in EOI (official school of languages). In my group there is a very friendly Italian couple who invited me to a gastronomy contest.


Fiorella made a casatiello - typical Neapolitan Easter bread with boiled eggs and Roberto prepared marru - a dish made of onion, celery, fennel and his secret ingredients.


I was really lucky, because the same day the school organised also Portuguese fiesta, so I could enjoy even more dishes.


I really like the variety of flavours and ingredients. Some of them had familiar tastes, but there were also some tastes that I could not even describe.


EOI is organising a similar gastronomy contest for foreigners. It will take place in the school in B24 class 11 of may at 11.


These events are interesting not only because of the food, but also because of people and the differences between our culture. Sometimes we are laughing at us and mistakes we make, thinking that everybody is the same.


If you are interested you will find picture on gallery.

This post is the first from a series about Semana Santa (Holy Week) and how people celebrate it in Spain. As you may know I like travelling, getting to know the customs and traditions that sometimes are very different from the ones I know. But the most I like is participating in everyday's life, because thanks to this I can feel a bit like a local inhabitant.


It seems to be a magic that everybody wants to unite during these days. In Baeza I met an amazing family, who gave me so much love that I felt as if I were a part of it. I will never forget it. Thank you.

We had handmade eggs made in Poland and a woollen sheep, that made us feel even more like during typical Polish Easter.


Last glance at the homemade cuties. Maybe in the future I'll write a separate post, because they are really impressive :)


What do you normally eat during Easter? This mazurek is a Spanish variation of a Polish crust cake, because mixing cultures and tastes is the best what you can do. At least in my opinion.