We walked up to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento yesterday afternoon to witness the visit of the Royal Postmen. They were here to collect letters from the children of the village to give to the Three Kings, all hoping to receive their requested gifts on the 6th January, the traditional day in Spain for the opening of Christmas presents.
The postmen were followed into the square by the superb band of Olvera, adding to the flavour of the occasion.
The atmosphere was building and the snow machines around the plaza went into overdrive as the postmen took their seats in front of the excited children and parents alike.
In near blizzard conditions, the children went forward to present their letters and the postmen's sacks were soon filling up with the hopeful requests.
A brilliant afternoon that precedes the procession of the Three Kings through the village on Tuesday evening, when small gifts and sweets are thrown to the crowds along the parade route.
We'll be there, weather permitting, jostling and grabbing as many sweets as we can.
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