One morning on my way to school, I had the incredible opportunity to view firsthand the very beginning of the religious pilgrimage known as “el Rocío” as crowds of animals and people lined calle San Jacinto in preparation for this special celebration. The women were each wearing beautiful dresses of vibrant colors, and each had a flower in her hair. Many of the men were on horseback, yanking on the reins of stunning Spanish steeds as they paced in circles, anxious with anticipation. The most amazing spectacle of all were the numerous covered wagons that lined the street, each of which was attached to a team of two oxen adorned with garish decorations on their heads. As I finally reached the bridge that connected Triana to the center of Sevilla, it began to fully sink in just how seriously Spaniards value religion and the lengths to which they go to maintain the values and customs of years ago.
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