The changeable weather this spring marked the celebration of our route through the bowels of old Jerez. First, because it had to be postponed due to a strong storm of water and wind that devastated the city on the weekend of March 9. And just a week later, we moved on to a heat that was stronger than expected. When March comes May... as the saying goes
So, after putting away the umbrella, we found ourselves looking for shade with some urgency throughout the entire itinerary. But nothing could stop us from delving into the mysteries and goblins of the city, thanks to a magnificent group, attentive at all times to the explanations. This is, along with those with more content, the best way to discover the city. flamenco, a generic route that runs from the Santiago neighborhood to the San Miguel neighborhood. Along the way and through the network of traditional streets, already smelling of orange blossom, we stopped at the monument, the story or the legend, the winery or the bust flamenco.
The goblin's routeA generic route that runs from the Santiago neighborhood to the San Miguel neighborhood. As you pass through the network of traditional streets, you can already smell orange blossom and history.
Entrusted at the meeting point to Terremoto de Jerez, we crossed the imaginary Almohad wall to enter the inner city of Jerez to continue through the very old villages of San Juan de los Caballeros, San Lucas and San Mateo to go down the slope of the Espíritu Santo. Of course, after a supply of oloroso and going up to Catedra, Alcázar and arrival at San Miguel. As I say, there was no shortage of sherry, thanks to the stewardship work of our companion Borja, both on the way and on arrival at the Espacio headquarters. expoflamenco where we shared a conversation about what we enjoyed and where some even sounded cantespontaneous people full of enthusiasm.
We are already looking forward to repeating the experience; even with new ideas such as coupling the end of the passionate walk with a recital of cante or dance in our house. Stay tuned for a new call in search of the duende that spills out through the streets of Jerez among its most distinguished neighborhoods and singers amidst aromas of wine and legendary echoes. Many thanks to all the participants who came from various points of the Spanish geography.
Jose Maria Castaño | Photographs: Roksaneh E. Fotovat
