Two young tourists take a ride on a donkey. In case you didn’t notice, the donkeys’ handler walks by the first donkey on the side opposite to where I took the shot. There were many donkeys waiting for customers with their handlers in the central square of Mijas. I liked the ‘pooh’ bag tied to their tails. We went to Mijas after our walk through Marbella.
Mijas is located on a mountainside about 430 metres or 1,476 feet above sea level, in the heart of the Costa del Sol region. It. remained isolated until the arrival of the first newspaper. There was no phone service until 1953 and the town's architecture consisted mostly of shacks. The population was scattered across the countryside, which consisted of small farms. During the post-war period, hunger and unemployment increased. The only work in the area was the collection of grass for the esparto, but the effects of droughts weakened even this industry. During this era, Mijas also was the scene of anti-Franco army operations because of the support and respect of the army in this area.
Today, the economy of Mijas is primarily based on tourism.
Thank you so much for looking and for the comments and fav’s on yesterday’s picture.
Great shot and information to go with it. I like the poo bags too. They are a great idea so that the handler does not have to stop and clean up. I like how we can still see that awesome building in the background of your shot too.
Remember the donkeys from my chilhood on the beach . Great shot of them and the city.
Ina send you a big Thanks for you comment.
Cities are to much of everything. To crowded, to ditrhy, to noisy , to big , and to expensive. Have been lately to Amsterdam and was glad I get home again.
I love donkeys they always remind me of my childhood when I used to ride on them at the seaside.
Ina send you a big Thanks for you comment.
Cities are to much of everything. To crowded, to ditrhy, to noisy , to big , and to expensive. Have been lately to Amsterdam and was glad I get home again.
Y town isn't it. We were there a few years ago. Thank you for the memory.