The Wild Goose: March 2008

To those we had to leave behind in Ireland my best wishes and a

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

God bless you all!

Asturias

I was born and grew up in Asturias, which is located on the Atlantic Coast in the North West of Spain (not far away from Ireland). Asturias has a long Celtic tradition which has been preserved in its mythology and in its folk music, with the pipes being a traditional symbol of the region.
Asturias is often called the "Natural Paradise of the green Spain" and it is known for having a kind but very courageous population. They are also funny people and keen on drinking the local cider, which is served in a special way which make it sparkling. There is a rough coast with beautiful beaches, but there are high mountains as well.
Our family landed there, not far from where they originally came from, for it is the place where King Milesius, our ancient ancestor, lived.
You'll have to take care if you want to watch a video because the system doesn't seem to work properly the whole time. Sometimes it is no video about Asturias there but something different (cars). ;-)