22nd June

Looking from the dinghy it was clear we had a tangle of fishing net wrapped round the propellor. Problem solved at the cost of two beers, and I didn't even get wet. A young Spanish guy staying in the villa behind us dived down and cut it free. In the evening we took the dinghy into the harbour, explored, had a drink and ate dinner. We found out more about the festival of St Joan. The guide says "It is important to know that the hazelnut throws ... Have nothing in common with a war or a battle. The tradition comes from an act of friendship or wooing. Therefore, the hazelnuts must be thrown gently and without the intention of harming the others". It also informed us that ",,, there is no need to urinate in the streets". "Going with small children or prams is dangerous" (is that a general statement or one specific to the fete?) And, once again "Throw the hazelnuts affectionately". The nut throwing is not until Monday. We'll have to stay to see that.