San Juan night in Spain The 23rd of June is about to come, and that's a real good night. I guess that it might be a real good night also in so many different places but we Spanish, celebrate it in a very intense emotion way. Everyone has enjoyed that night at least once, close to any beach, among friends, with their girlfriend or perhaps alone. This morning I tried to explain what we usually do at that night, being overseas it sounded more appealing to me. First of all, wear the appropriate clothes, it's going to be quite hot over there and easily you'll end up dirty and drunk, second thing to bear in mind is about the bonfires the people usually lit, there should be hundreds of them one per each group of people, remember to be careful in order to not to get injured , drinking too much alcohol make people willing to jump and that's a great and fun thing, equally important is to be safe.There's a tradition to write on a piece of paper some wishes and throw it to the bonfire, well, believer or not do it, you would feel relief. Next and most likely after midnight we all might have a pleasant bath, for this reason, carry a towel, some dry clothes wouldn't fit bad! Then the night has just started, so be ready for enjoying the parties you will find easily or simply enjoy yours, surrounded by sand, water, good food and surely a big amount of beer. I'm actually from Madrid and the closest beach is a bit far, about three or four hours driving, the one I like the most is five hundred kilometers away from my house, I will never forget the good times I spent there, in Almeria, beautiful place we all love for their wild nature (although don't expect anything green but palms) and their atmosphere of freedom. Finally, I just want to encourage you all to attend this sort of "pagan" ritual mixed with our Spanish taste, and for the ones which cannot be there just remember that beer is sold all around the world, cheers! These lines are dedicated to you, Rafa, Almeria and San Juan lover and always in my heart, they are written in "guiri" sorry ;)