Rowing, An Exercise in Integration
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Integration is fast becoming a buzzword in ex-pat circles but still remains a most satisfying exercise, and one we all try with varying degrees of success. Whilst we celebrate the differences that add interest and intrigue, we also find that when we combine this with a common interests a real coming together of cultures emerges into a memorable occasion.
Such an event took place on El Palo Beach, Malaga one sunny Sunday in January.
A visiting team of ladies traditional Gig rowers from Cornwall met up with their equivalent Jabega rowing club of Malaga.
Members of the Mounts Bay Gig Club, Cornwall, met up with members of La Espailla, Asociacion del Remo Traditional, for a joint row in Malaga Bay.
then rowed in unison following the shoreline to the lighthouse by the port. Augutin at the helm would at times steer the boat into the breakers as an added challenge, attracting the attention of Sunday walkers along the Paseo, who waved and cheered to the intrepid team
the atmosphere on board the Jabega was buoyant and banter was exchanged in both languages.
After a gruelling two hour row the joyful but exhausted team returned to El Palo for a well deserved lunch at El Zagal Chiringuito.
For full story, more pics and onboard video clik link below
http://malagaflipside.blogspot.com.es/2014/02/rowing-exercise-in-integration.html
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