If you’re walking down a street in the older parts of Valencia – this one perhaps – look around you.
Look at the drainpipes. At round about head height. You might find someone like this…
Keep looking. You’ll find lots more. I don’t know why they’re there, but I’m enjoying hunting.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
Well spotted, amusing.
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I have fun spotting them.
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It must be fun looking out for them, but could become a bit draining?
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Oh Carol. Really……. 😉
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Apologies – moment of weakness …
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Every town does one odd and endearing thing
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You’re right. This is a charming conceit though.
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That’s pretty fun. I like the idea of making something so mundane so unique and whimsical
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I think so too. I’ve now been told that they’re angels, with the job of protecting the house.
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that’s interesting. Since they’re on drainpipes, maybe it’s also blessing the roof too so they don’t leak? I never thought angels.
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It would be interesting to delve into this further–I can see the angel/protection angle but how long has it been a tradition? How did it begin and why in Valencia? Inquiring minds want to know, Margaret!
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You’re not kidding. I really want to know too, and I’m doing my best!
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