End of Christmas beginning of Spring???

Yesterday was the Day of the kings here in Andalucia, when all the children got their presents. They have to wait until Epiphany. The village was fairly quiet, and the children were also treated to rides which were set up in the main square. We could also hear the sound of children playing with their new toys in the street.
Sssh... the weather has been really good here, so Dave and I have been enjoying the warm sunshine, and sitting on the terrace, whilst we are able. I have been knitting and Dave has been reading his kindle.
Normally when we do manage to sit on the terrace, we are in the shade, but the low angle of the sun means that we are having to wear a hat so we do not burn.
The weather has also fooled the Almond trees into blossoming early. They look stunning to say the least.

here is a view from our terrace of the almond trees we can see across the valley

Today was also a bank holiday in Spain, as 'The Kings' fell on a Sunday, although most of the shops were open this morning

Things will be back to normal tomorrow, and it will be the first patchwork class of the New Year.