B.U.M.


Should you wish to know, at the time of publishing the ext bus goes at 9.05pm  The last today is 10.52pm.  The first tomorrow is at 8.23am. We are heading passed the Hotel Silene  it gets 4.7 stars from almost 1000 reviews.   Yesterday Carmen said ;My stay at the Hotel Silene in Grao de Castellón was excellent. The beds are especially comfortable, perfect for a restful sleep, and the hotel's decor is refined and relaxing, creating a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff was always friendly and very courteous, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The location is unbeatable: right next to a fantastic beach, wide and very pleasant for swimming. In addition, the surrounding area offers a good selection of restaurants and bars, and a promenade ideal for walking and enjoying the coastal atmosphere. Definitely a place to return to.


On we go to an airstrip.  At it are Skydive Valencia.  It gets 9, 5 star reviews, Karan said ‘Amazing, amazing place to get your dose of adrenaline by sky diving. Super professional people who make it fun as well as super safe. The views are just wonderful!!!! Highly recommended!’


Next door is Aeroclub de Castellio. https://aeroclubcastellon.com/  They say being a pilot is easier than you think!  Google Academy said a month ago ‘Good area and climate, you can get several licenses but well the asphalt on this runway leaves a little to be desired... I would also recommend having an area where the planes could visit more... and thus generate more enthusiasm for other people…’


The reason we are here is because a long time ago in a galaxy far away we turned up here two years running to commemorate the Civil War.  Having lurked in the Early Modern for more than 20 years I found myself in the 1930s.  La Columna was established to homage all those committed to the struggle of the Spanish Republic. The International Brigades were an obvious focus, but we also portrayed the volunteers who welcomed the Basque child refugees, Aid for Spain campaigners and the militias.  We were always rear echelon troops when in the UK. I think Living History has a lot to offer as a form of popular historical communications. in Spain, they fought battles, and the La Columna Expeditionary forces joined.

The first year saw us join the encampment set up on what is now the air strip.  Year two, there was a battle.  So, what do you do with three unarmed Brits.  Give them an anti-tank gun.  Thus it was we looked over the tiny gunshield and vaguely went through the motions of being men in battle.


Fast forward a bit and I am looking for Spanish Civil War medical figures for a gift for a friend.  Enter the Barcelona Universal Model Company.  They have an International Brigade anti-tank packet and I’m looking at myself.  I mention this to the B.U.M. who do not rush to give a free packet away.

Tomorrow we turn south.

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