Excellent management of the atmosphere and cool colors, if not precious. I loved him and I had the feeling that I needed more sleep. What I find amazing is that the personality of the dancer and the aviator, are well defined, and although life is very pocoas hold on things because you might get a foot in the grave. I always liked to leave the audience with "I want some more." I guess that did so well because I like to put what I like about the blog, but finally ... It goes without further ado, if the short is good, it is GOOD!. It's that easy.
Francoist symbols removed from stage 8: Socuéllamos - Rada de Haro
Well this is the 8 th stage. Is this the end of a trip? A journey that has lasted no more nor less than 70 years? No. The physical journey is over, it has lasted 70 years, yes, but the trip has changed outright. Now there is always a journey, a tribute, a memory that goes to the collective memory, that place created by the world created by humans, so that something does not go away, so that what is important.
would not know how to write the feelings, if is that you can, so we will try you to see, reading the images. You can imagine the personal emotion, which was great, but you can see (and many did you live) the collective emotion. The path on the sidewalk, which I did, if anything, more real, closer still. Nervousness to reach a reasonable hour so as not to wait for anyone. Closer to the source where Romera Pedro Martínez sat down to rest after their journey, our journey. All this was taking a sentimental tinge to the stage. I could count the miles we did, how long did it ... I will not. I do not think it matters. Other situations and moments data overshadowed yesterday and today, eclipsaré me.
Can you imagine the image? Cars coming to meet us on the roads of the village, flying the flag they defended so many families come from distant cities ex process for the event, about 70 people waiting in a town with fewer than 50 inhabitants sit on the source commented and receive a hug, love, applause, kisses, cries, tears, caresses ... family, friends, parties, locals, etc ... I do not know if you can imagine this picture, do not really know, but hairs and hooks are made only to try. People, Rada, patiently enduring long before five in the evening our arrival, gave us the best time of the road and, dare I say, of our lives. Thus came the way to your destination and we, at home.
Then there great moments worthy of being remembered and mentioned. We could spend time together, discussing the situation, telling us what we could not tell and, ultimately, going around with anyone who wanted to come. Also, enjoy the music of Miguel Mayorga, which we can not show, unfortunately, the gratitude and love that you profess. Other emotional moments were experienced, and Rada in the classroom, with a rich crook, as Thomas gave plate Francisco Huerta (his nephew) on behalf of several friends and co-Villaescusa or when Miguel sang the song dedicated to his grandfather (who may well be, as our trip, the grandfather of many) and gave a disk to Pedro Jose Martinez. Really, a perfect evening and I would say magical.
And we have to spend a few lines of this day to thank the City Council support Rada de Haro, the media who were interested yesterday (and other days) in our challenge, of course, as I said, Miguel Mayorga. Also members of the PSOE in Villaescusa de Haro (although thanks is even greater, on a personal level) and Belmonte UI components that rose to greet us and to the provincial coordinator, Ana Cruz, who also spent the afternoon on Sunday to be with us. I hope I did not forget anyone, but will publish a long list them all, as they remain in our memory.
And finally, because we could be writing and writing but would only go round and would not get out "that" we squeezed his chest. Therefore, I will not dwell on the top. But if you spend the last lines of this diary to remember, the more strongly if anything, there are still people ditches and unidentified mass graves that remain monuments and streets of praise to the victors of the Civil War (the ones who later would perform the harshest repression known in this country) ... and all that continues to exist because our authorities do not take note . But this is the moment, reality is always far, that people shouted wants, have their politicians are, for once theirs. Take note and understand, once and for all that getting wet all, calling, calling, screaming ... get things done that needs to be done.
Stage 7: Villarta de San Juan - Alcazar de San Juan
One Fine Day, of course yes. From the morning, with the freshness rozándonos face and with many doubts about the times. This means that, for is not the same to the miles you have to do that, by contrast, have to make some miles within the hour. That was the main concern of the day and, ultimately, over the weekend. On Saturday we were waiting at Heritage for a small ceremony on the Civil War so no choice had to be there, more or less on time. The truth we left very early and there was not much problem. Later in the afternoon, more of the same. We agreed with the Council of Alcázar de San Juan and we could not linger long. At the end we arrived in time to both sites and now we tell you how it was. First things first.
the day, as I said, quite dawned cool though, over time, turned into a comfortable journey in time is concerned. The distance to travel, remember that as the provisions had fallen before the trip (to get the previous day to Villarta instead of Arenas de San Juan), was around 28-30 kilometers. Had to make some 17 to Heritage previous one in the afternoon and it was. As the day was not very different in the way of the above, better talk about what happened in the events raised.
was waiting for us in Heritage José Manuel (General Secretary of PSOE in Heritage), several council members (including Lola, councilor for culture) and Juanfran (charge the study being done on the Civil War Heritage) and several neighbors. Here we have the reason for our trip and how we were doing. In addition, we attended a presentation of the work on the Civil War. It was an emotional ceremony in the presence of a Republican militiaman (Fifth of Pacifier, specifically). In short, a couple of hours we spent in heritage and that left an impression. Of course, our gratitude to the City Council Heritage and also the local PSOE (especially to José Manuel that from the start was very interested in going through there and preparing an act). Thanks.
And Alcazar de San Juan, in the afternoon, about seven o'clock, we received at City Hall the first deputy mayor of the village, Angel Parra Lizcano (PSOE) and Esther Vazquez Rubio (IU). With them and with the Secretary of UI in Ciudad Real, we had a chat about a half hour, where the above were interested in our trip. We must again thank the City Council of Alcázar the interest shown and assistance provided, as well as the United Left of Alcazar (also very interested in the event from the beginning) and IU of Ciudad Real in general.
As you see, was a very different in terms of the "chores" but at its core, similar to others: walk, remember and reclaim.
Tomorrow, oh! morning. I do not want to venture that will be tomorrow.
Our firm intention is to arrive at seven in the evening, about Rada de Haro. They share time with anyone who approaches the town of Cuenca. For this time becomes more enjoyable, will crook and a musical performance by Miguel Mayorga. The singer Moten, a member of The Tavern Doblón Guilty and is willing to put the icing on the road and musical, we could not be more proud that he is who does it. Head over to us.
Miguel Mayorga in Rada de Haro, Sunday February 22 around 19:00 pm. End of route for Memory Walk.
Today's stage has shown that the content of this march is not empty. We have shown that in addition to personal well-deserved tribute (never lose sight), there is scope for demand and for the claim. Today saw the towns we passed several signs Franco, from street names, badges or praise crosses the winning side ... This shows that the Law of Historical Memory, at least, is slow. So slow that it seems not to move, so slow that some have the feeling that many municipalities do not take it seriously and intend to do so. Intentions can not be measured and therefore we can not quantify the extent to which there is the idea of \u200b\u200bfulfilling but unfortunately, the feeling is that few want to meet. Of course, we have seen other signs along the way and do not want them to think about an attack on any particular site, but as a warning, if you make it clear that we must begin to comply with the Act, all .
That said, the day went pretty well. Let's say the body has become used to being wrong, which I'm not sure if it's good but in this case, comes with pearls. It has made us, again, one day, a time perhaps more enjoyable than the previous days. It was a morning with fog, but left early, it is somewhat dangerous to go down the road on foot. Then the day remained somewhat cooler than before and, frankly, is appreciated. The truth is that in terms of time we can not have much complaint.
And as for the stage, as such, for a little more of the same with that of yesterday. As we mentioned at some point, we have entered the "beautiful monotony of La Mancha, at least as regards to relief. This makes the plains of La Mancha, the stages are much less harsh. It also influences a lot, that the road between Coldstream and Villarta de San Juan we had to walk no more than twenty-nine or thirty miles. The truth is that this detail is important, because from that distance we found in our own soles, that every mile is multiplied exponentially.
other hand, we have no choice but to re-do our utmost in praise and thanks to those who, apart from leisure and even of their work, come to our meeting to be a few minutes with us and show us support. Yesterday he added to this special, but nothing exclusive, list the Provincial Secretary of the United Left, Michael, who met us after the town of Villarta. Shared with him a few minutes, you can bet that fewer than we had hoped, on the edge of the road. By the way, and thus comes to me head on the roadside where they want to search, which seems to have "fallen" for anything.
On the other hand, commented that, although we do not answer the messages we get on the blog, they do read them and cause us great satisfaction and tremendous enthusiasm. The truth is that lack of time (and in most cases also in red) prevents us from taking the time you deserve the blog and, mainly, people who follow him, who writes in or just passing it each day. Indeed, today we protest itself (it will be because we see enough people supporting us and we say what we have been say), spend a second to sign the http://cambiadlascalles.blogspot.com blog, if you come to it. We have already done five. Moreover
and trying not to give many more turns, the stage tomorrow I have not spent much time since it tends to be a copy of the previous two. About twenty miles of plain that we must carry Heritage - where the City is preparing a reception and an act - and Alcazar de San Juan - the place where there will also be hosting the Town Hall.
Finally, and not much longer these areas daily, to comment that we have well targeted to all people, groups, associations, municipalities, parties, etc ... we are making it easier to travel and on Sunday or Monday, we will publish a long list of acknowledgments.
See you in Alcazar de San Juan and tomorrow we got home. By the way, I almost forgot (and I'm returning on the lines to rewrite or add some things): Rada arrive at around 19:00 hours (that's our idea, although it is difficult to calculate accurately. There will be a while, drinking wine and listening to the songs of Miguel Mayorga (Moten wonderful singer and an integral part of groups The Guilty and Doblón Tavern) who has offered not only to sing and share with us on Sunday afternoon, but think together and make the last stage with us. I have no words to thank you enough. Miguel is one of those people that binds you to the human race, ideology and even faith in good people.
seems that the worst has passed, it seems. The trouble is that the miles are well seized, secured, with no intention of letting go of our legs. Still, I reaffirm my thought today will be better. And the truth is that it has. As a last stage (because what is gone and whatever makes us hard) does not have "problems" that have brought earlier, namely:
- Elevation: With the arrival of La Mancha, our Mancha, has disappeared giving way to a vast plain which is, incidentally, far easier to attack on foot to the relief that accompanied us to Ciudad Real.
- Distance: with today's stage started a second part of the trip. This second part is also characterized as mentioned, that the mileage is slightly lower. We left the stage forty-something of these past days to make about 30 miles a day for the next three days (now we're done with them.)
Otherwise, we move forward, the four, with a penalty (admittedly) and with much glory, as we approach the idea of \u200b\u200bhonoring "Grandpa" (put your own name).
And now, to follow more or less the line that shows in this little diary, we give the weather. As all these days, sun, sun and more sun. Very good days, I would almost say that too good for the dates on which we live. A day with temperatures around eighteen degrees. The truth is we're going to get a tan this year ahead of schedule (although it will be at the expense of the feet).
On the other hand, there is another reason that motivates us a lot. People who follow us and support us to which we must send a big THANK YOU. Every day you do with between 300 - 400 visits to the blog where sometimes a bit later than we would like (having trouble accessing the network in the Spain of optical fiber and crabs "-J. Sabina-), with phone calls and messages from friends and family and, in addition to all this is already a lot, with a visit to the roadside. The latter is the best of the cherries that you can put a delicious cake. Our sincere thanks to Rafael who gave us joy and surprise of the day to encontrárnoslo standing on the roadside, waiting to greet. Thanks.
And as for tomorrow's stage, it seems ironic, but as time passes and is the sixth, because as mentioned it will be very similar to today. Distance around twenty-nine miles and plains of La Mancha that we must take up Villarta de San Juan. This, if we follow, is not an error. Although the seventh stage, a priori, linking Coldstream to Arenas de San Juan, we decided to lengthen it a bit to make them more Villarta for couples and more time on Saturday.
And at this point, I explained why we need more time on Saturday. In the City of Heritage are preparing a small event whose theme will focus on Civil War and where we have requested, and we gladly accepted, we're there and that, as far as we can, participate explain our initiative. This will be about midnight (the beginning of ceremony) and we hope to reach as soon as possible (hence the take to the stage and make some miles in tomorrow). Have also been interested in the City Council in welcoming Alcázar to know, firsthand, our way. Of course, also be there.
And spent the day on Thursday. Among the beautiful plains of La Mancha where we do not know yet how long, the field remains open, no fences.
