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The adventure that moving and living in Spain has continually been and now I am sharing with you COMPELLING STORIES FROM THE SPIRIT WORLD. THE SECRETS HOMES HAVE TOLD DURING SPACE CLEARING. FICTIONAL STORIES OF THE LIVES OF THE GHOSTS ENCOUNTERED, BASED ON THE INFORMATION THEY GAVE ME.

The Escape Tunnel
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 @ 2:26 PM

The small town of Cuevas hid a remarkable secret during the turbulent years of 1932 to 1937—a secret escape tunnel that would become a symbol of hope and defiance against the oppressive regime that gripped Spain.
The escape tunnel's origins traced back to a group of brave townsfolk who opposed the authoritarian rule. Among them was Diego, a local teacher with a passion for education and a burning desire for justice. He had seen his students and their families suffer under the regime's iron fist and decided it was time to take action.
With a small group of like-minded individuals, Diego embarked on a perilous journey to create a hidden passage to freedom. They worked tirelessly in the dead of night, their shovels biting into the earth beneath the town's cobblestone streets. Friends, neighbours, and even children joined the cause, all sharing a common dream—to liberate those oppressed by tyranny.
Over the course of five years, the escape tunnel, known as "La Esperanza" or "The Hope," grew in complexity and reach. It meandered its way beneath the charming streets of Cuevas, complete with concealed entrances and chambers for refuge. The entrance to the tunnel was hidden beneath the floorboards of Diego’s small apartment, a place that would soon become a symbol of resistance.

 


"The Hope" became a beacon of light for those suffering under the oppressive regime. Political dissidents, persecuted minorities, and anyone daring to defy the authoritarian rule found solace in the tunnel's shadows. Diego, with his unwavering dedication to justice and his position as a teacher, became a source of inspiration for the escapees. He offered guidance and hope to those about to embark on the treacherous journey through "The Hope."
Over the years, "The Hope" helped over 100 people escape the clutches of tyranny. Some found refuge in neighbouring towns and villages, while others embarked on dangerous treks across the rugged terrain of Andalusia to reach safety.
As the Spanish Civil War raged on, the escape tunnel's existence became increasingly precarious. In 1937, with the regime tightening its grip on Cuevas, Diego and his comrades decided to seal the tunnel's entrances and disband their group. They knew the risks had grown too great. Unfortunately, they were too late. The last people to use the tunnel would be murdered in them and their souls stuck there for the best part of a century. 
The war eventually ended, and many of those who had escaped through "The Hope" survived to witness the fall of the oppressive regime. The tunnel, however, had been blocked and remained hidden beneath the town's streets, a silent witness to the courage and compassion of its creators.
Decades later, whilst renovating the shared house in which Diego had lived and the tunnels entrance had been, the builders rediscovered "The Hope," and its story became a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who had risked everything for the sake of freedom.
This blog is in honour of Diego, his fellow conspirators and all the Diegos that time has forgotten, as well as the countless lives they saved during those tumultuous times.
"The Hope" serves as a reminder that even in the smallest of towns, the human spirit can create a path to freedom and hope, even in the darkest hours of oppression.

 

I highly recommend trying El Palacete.
They also have a fantastic vegetarian/vegan restaurant ‘The Happy Herbivore’, the food is out of this world.
Take a look at the El Palacete website https://www.english.palacetedecuevas.com



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