The Sierra de Loja is famous for its sheep and today, next to the fairground, the farmers who are dedicated to the special breeds of Loja held their annual show in a giant marquee which housed pens of sheep, an information centre and, of course, a bar. Outside, a giant cauldron of lamb stew was cooking and everyone was given a generous plateful. The sheep are hardy creatures, bred to cope with all kinds of terrain, including the highest altitudes. They come in a variety of colours and there are even ones with black and white spots. Next to the marquee, in a row of loose boxes, were some beautiful horses of the pure Spanish breed.
The event may have lacked the glamour of the feria and the horse spectacular, but the country had definitely come to town and the place was full of characters.
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