Naranjas en las calles.

As I've not visited Mahon during the festivities I thought I'd take a look before it's all cleared away to make way for the many other fiestas throughout the year. The streets were deserted, although all the bars were doing a roaring trade, in preparation for the arrival of the magi this evening, by boat and accompanied by a cavalcade of floats and various depictions of the kings, all throwing sweets to the children. I have witnessed this a few years ago, and though a spectacle well worth viewing, decided to give it a miss because of the noise and crowds which get me a bit twitchy these days. Instead I enjoyed the sight of the many orange trees in full fruit, lining the streets, and paid homage to the Belén or Nativity tableau beside the main church (see extra).