Dancing in the field or mid-week farniente in el campo andalus

This morning I was vaguely working on a vague project. I hoped Monchéri would inject a flow of inspiration but he was even more vague. In the end, he said "mira, porque no te pones guapa y te hago fotos en el campo ?" (look, why don't you make yourself pretty and I take photos of you in the countryside). So I put on my favorite flowery dress (handmade please...si...si) and off we went in the orchards outside the village



There's a phrase I love which was used in Algeria to describe the idle men whiling the hours away in the sun, buveur de soleil - sun drinker - this is exactly how we felt this morning, as we then sat down at el bar de Miguel for cerveza y tapas. Since I moved to Andalusia, believe me I've become a solid sun drinker, just like Monchéri ! (sorry for the non intentional branding)
and here is another one....the placid, quiet old man like many of them in the villages around here

Wish you a cool wednesday wherever you are !



pics: Monchéri, me
in the orchards near Nigüelas in the Lecrin valley, south of Granada

Comments

Those photos made jealous as I am now still sitting at my desk in my office going through grant proposals to inject some money into the school. That field is a beauty to behold. Many thanks for such an uplifting post!

Greetings from London.
MyFrogs said…
If only we could all pause and head out to drink up some sun!
Linda Sue said…
Adorable, beautiful one, the orchard is gorgeous but pales in comparison to you with your flirty little skirt and pixie poses. wonderful shots - that there is SUN is also most desireable! Wonderful shots!
Susana said…
Lalita, qué hermosos campos y bonitas fotos! I love the flowery dress, and that beautiful field full of flowers!!!

Even though Barcelona is gorgeous we are starting to miss our village life... thank god my mum is really looking after us!

Thanks for the message you left in my blog. I'd love to hear about that music festival! Once you tell me more (no rush), I will get in touch with them and see if they are interested in booking us!
You lead a charmed life! What a lovely outing.
I am enamored by the tales you tell of Andalusia!
3rd and 4th photos: you glide in beauty.
Anonymous said…
Oh, it's so adorable weather! I just come back from Poland where is rainy and cold still. Fortunately in Norway spring is started so we have a lot of sun but grass is still without flowers.
Your countryside is so beautiful now! And You look such a pretty in this scenery and this absolutely great dress.
Cheers!
Anna
Thanks for the comment at my blog and the invitation. We will be in Granada very briefly, so we may just take you up...
Keep drinking that sun! I love that phrase "sun drinker" too. I'm glad you shared it with us because it is new to me.

What beautiful country you live in there...those orchards and mountains and blue skies. You make me wish I was young and in love again (although age does have its benefits too)!
Tess Kincaid said…
Magical pics, Lala!! That fourth one down is absolutely ethereal. Love the new larger size, too.
tangobaby said…
It made me so happy to see those photos of you in the field, Lala. Thank moncheri for sharing you with us.
Dakota Bear said…
Beautiful pictures! Looks like a very nice day to be out in the countryside.

I like your dress, it would be one of my favorites as well. It has been a long time since I have made any clothing, but I'm thinking about making some cotton items to wear during my trip to Egypt.
Oh what captivating pictures....I can smell spring and sun and green grass!
studioJudith said…
What a glorious SunDance, Lala! jjjj
studioJudith said…
What a glorious SunDance, Lala! jjjj
studioJudith said…
What a glorious SunDance, Lala! jjjj
Relyn Lawson said…
OH! I'm going to grow up and be a sun drinker, too. It feels like that, doesn't it? That you have to grow up to realize that everything doesn't need to be hurry-hurry, scurry-scurry?
Yoli said…
Lalita que bella mujer!
spice8sanity said…
Wow! what a view...surreal bliss...I wish that I could go see a place like that soon.
Unknown said…
Aaaay ese bar, como me gusta!
Lala, cada dia estas mas guapa!
There are certain things that I have to write in Spanish!!!
Mélanie said…
fantastic idea of your chéri !!! Wonderful pics of you ! This is a great kind of therapy ....
Scarlet said…
Thanks...ahora quiero bailar en el campo...pero no tengo un "fancy dress" ni un "photographer"...ni si quiera un campo. ¡Coño!
Gill said…
Perfection!!!
I linked this post...you are so damned inspiring.
Sundrinkers, unite!!!
xoxo
paris parfait said…
Dear Lala, as usual, you've captured the beauty of Andalucia - and your love has captured your beauty! Lovely photos. I was watching the uproar in Madagascar on five channels last night; hope your family is safe and well. xo
christina said…
Oh Lala, you are beautiful! I see the sun dancing off of your beauty.

: )
Unknown said…
I loved this post, esp. the pictures. And I'm totally introducing the term "sun drinker" into my vocabulary. I am a true sun drinker, even if I'm lily white.
Unknown said…
aaaaa tia, ya tengo un monton de ganas de volver a andalucia....
Maithri said…
To drink the sun,
To become a vessel for radiance

To feel warm light running like blood through our veins...

I cant think of anything more beautiful,

Peace and soft love to you,

Maithri
ceecee said…
Wonderful photos, wonderful setting, wonderful you! Love your Spanish aire! I have missed you. Been down with the flu but feeling better. I'm definitly well enough to eat a dozen of your profiteroles! They puffed up beautifully. Happy spring Lala!
Catherine xx
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