Comments on: River boat trip Donana national park

By: UK Travel Blogger

UK Travel Blogger — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:17:21 +0000

Looks like a nice family trip.
What do the read houses look like on the inside?

UK Travel Blogger’s last blog post..Luggage Storage in London

By: Eamon

Eamon — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:51:19 +0000

I was in the park a couple of years ago for the Rocio (an annual pilgrimage across the park, made by people / pilgrims in Andalucian country carts – the women dress up in Andalucian dresses – and they sing a special sort of song called rocio, a bit like sevialla – there is, also, lots of sherry, tapas and great food).
You can only walk on foot or go on horse in the town. The party goes on through the night. Then the take the statue of the virgin of Rocio out of the Chuch and through the streets in the middle of the night.
It’s a very old tradition. Anyway it was fascinating and great fun.

Also, I was also in San Lucar (some friends of mine have a house there near the big castle / house on the hill). The sherry and the tapas / food there is great. They, also, have a well-known horse race on the beach there every year (another old tradition).

Anyway, enjoyed reading your blog a lot.

Saludos, Eamon.

By: Sanni

Sanni — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:33:00 +0000

I´m sure your mom is with you! ♥

Sanni’s last blog post..Don´t ya hate it…

By: TorAa

TorAa — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:37:43 +0000

First of all: We are happy that you did make this trip and also very much applaude your reports. Second: About your Mother. I know exactly what you mean. Mine is born in 1919. Head is clear, but she needs a rollator to walk. Hope she will be able tocome to our next family gathering on April 12 (haha 2 days after my B D) btw. Hope you can make it Sept 20. So said Renny as well TorAa's last blog post..Thursday - Torsdag 13 cities and towns

By: DianeCA

DianeCA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:55:45 +0000

Looks like you are having such a wonderful time…the sun and a boat trip oh so lovely…..donana seems to be so charming and cultural. I may just reccoment spain to my brothers who are longing for a trip to Europe! Thanks for bringing us along.

DianeCA’s last blog post..Artistic interruptions

By: claudie

claudie — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:17 +0000

donana seems to be a beautiful place. My husband would like to visit South of Spain. So I will tuned to know all about your trip and read the posts I felt!
All my thoughts with your mother too…

claudie’s last blog post..Family! Family!

By: Gattina

Gattina — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:44:25 +0000

Sounds very interesting and beautiful to see ! Enjoy your holidays as much as you can, it’s sad for you but better for your mom. It’s only her heart still holding to this world. Her soul is gone already and she certainly will be more happy to see you enjoying your trip.

By: Kango

Kango — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:49:35 +0000

Donana seems like a nice park, though I’d love to see some more pictures, specially of the birds and your boat ride, other than Mr. Lifecruiser dancing…

My sympathies and prayers for your Mom.

Kango’s last blog post..Milburn Hotel – Kid Friendly New York Lodging

By: Mar

Mar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:44:54 +0000

I have heard beautiful things about that special Doñana place, Captain, glad you visited it and shared your tour here!! My thoughts are with your mom... Mar's last blog post..wordless wednesday [85] : Alpine hearts