Dinosaurs and Hats!

Just about 20 minutes north is a tiny little village called Esperaza. We were attracted here by a sign boasting Dinosaurs and rumours of a small hat museum celebrating the history of the artisan trade in the region. We were so impressed at the quality of both exhibits found, interestingly enough, in the same building! Next door was a history of honey museum...! It was a hot hot day and we found shelter in a little outdoor restaurant that had mist coming down occasionally from the roof inside - to water the plants!

lots of hats to try on afterwards - so much fun!

A funny little man helped us form the berets properly...!

pretty hats

singer machines

the former

the steam press, they all start out

white woolen forms

lots of pretty hat boxes

the wool cleaning machine,

then they are carded

Jen and I were reminded of

Aunty Pat

the satin inside

pink cowgirl!

Indiana Jones 17...?

ooh la la

very pretty hats



And now the dinosaur museum next door!

the unicorn dinosaur for Shea!

t-rex Sarah and Ro, the exhibits were fab!

triceratops behind

yikes!

drawing beforehand