Today saw more to Catalan solidarity than just words as the village organised a "benefit" for a village over the border, badly hit by the recent wild fires. A huge "fideüa" (like a paella only made with short vermicelli)for 400 people had to be prepared so Christian and I rolled up our sleeves and joined a posse of others and cut and chopped, kilos of seafood and sausage. Our reward was an impromptu lunch of sausage in a baguette washed down by red or rosé wine. In the evening helped out a bit with the serving but mostly were able to enjoy the meal and the music.
The Maire from Aguallana came and was moved almost to tears by the generosity and warmth that was evident among the participants.Luckily apart from a few spots, the rain held off which was such a relief We ended up raising 12.100€, something that that the village felt justifiably proud of.
Rounded off the evening at the bar where there an 18th birthday with an olmpics' theme was in full swing. On a more domestic note, we went home and put out the buckets in case it should rain as our plants are in dire need of some water but we needen't have bothered!
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