It's #StGeorgesDay2023 when the English celebrate a Roman soldier, whose father was Greek and whose mother was from Syria-Palestine, and who was probably born in Turkey.
All this is uncertain. There is even some doubt as to whether he went into battle with drag on.
@telescoper
Being Irish, I've been blissfully unaware of St George's day beyond knowing he is the patron saint of England. But Catalunya has the English beaten on this where Sant Jordi's day (as he is known here) is like a combination of Valentine's day and world book day. Gifts of a rose and a book are the order of the day. Book stalls everywhere on the Ramblas in Barcelona. Huge crowds of people in a good mood. No sign of Nigel Farage here. https://www.spain.info/en/discover-spain/fiesta-sant-jordi-barcelona/
@telescoper
That's why I am here myself! I can't speak highly enough of the place.
@nuadatt did you find it easy to get accommodation?
@telescoper
Very difficult. Had to take a hotel for my time here, but my wife is also on sabbatical and we took the children so it worked out well. While I didn't use them my host suggested one of the Residencia here. They book up fast I believe. See https://www.resa.es/es/ciudad/barcelona/
@nuadatt I look forward to that, as I'll be on sabbatical in Barcelona next year!