Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Camargue is already a slightly strange place with its pools of stagnant waters and strong smelling marshes. Sometimes it's had to believe that these utterly still pools are just a few short miles off the Mediterranean gulf and even reaching it. Yesterday was a bizarre mix of Feria fever and gypsy tradition on the Mediterranean seaboard.
Listen to the church bells of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer from Saturday afternoon 170_51.wav
Inside the church in crypt is Saint Sara who is brought out every year for a large gathering of Romas from round the world.
Despite the afternoon heat it is hotter inside the crypt than outside.
The corrida then and now
Labels: Camargue, Corrida, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
posted by abha @ 5:26 PM
1 Comments:
In the candle picture, the candles seem to have a life of their own. Slightly inclined, dripping, with arched back, or lowered head - each a luminous symbol of the prayers and devoted offering of those who have lit them.
Thank you for sharing this and more.
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