Legion Visit

We had an excellent trip to the Spanish Legion base at Viator, today.

The group with some of the officers

A very young General Franco (the 3rd Commander of the Spanish Legion)

We arrived at 1000 and, after a little hiccup with security, a thoroughly interesting and enjoyable morning was spent under the accompaniment of officers of the base. Their friendliness, openness and candour was most helpful and we all, I think, got a good insight into the workings of the legion and their officers. We had a tour of the museum with explanations, a tour under the supervision of the commander of the logistics branch and watched some of them preparing their marching manouvers for the parade season. The trip ended with us all having an officers barracks lunch which surprisingly included a nice red wine (from the Almanzora valley). A really nice day out with a difference.

If anyone else with a group who may be interested in attending a future similar event just let me know and I can put them in touch with the appropriate person.

Will hopefully get back into the Town Hall tomorrow.