I'm not sure there was this much excitement about Christmas in Badajoz but the minds eye of the town is certainly on Carnival.
Badajoz actually has the third biggest Carnival in Spain (whilst being one of the smallest regional capitols, but there you go!)
I can't report exactly what happens at the Carnival but I know there will be a parade by the river on the Sunday and that people go out and enjoy a drink or five on the Friday, Saturday and Monday night (as Tuesday is a holiday here)
Before that there are various festivals and I actually bumped into one last night (27/01/2013) by El Corte ingles. A children's percussion festival.
Expect more pictures to follow.
