A tiny village of 10 or 15 homes
Found in the beautiful region of Saja-Nansa near Cabuérniga, Carmona is a tiny hamlet of ten or fifteen houses that perfectly encapsulates the region's rural architecture.
The village is really amazing, if only to stop at the picturesque market and walk around its streets for a few minutes. That's what I did: I crossed the rustic stone bridge and made my way to the end of the last street.
Back in a tight corner, I crossed paths with a boy of 11 or 12 years of age. He was walking along with high rubber boots that seemed huge on him and he had a twig in hand. He was herding four huge cows, massive brown beasts with horns that deserved respect.
Suddenly, one of the animals stopped, turned, and looked at me. Surprised, I didn't know what to do. She looked so big. "What do I do?" I asked, feeling a bit silly. Then I heard the boy: "Rosa," he shouted angrily, "Ala, Rosa." Rosa moved wearily and grudgingly let me pass.
I left Carmona on the same rustic stone bridge. In less than an hour I was back in Santander feeling as if that bridge had somehow magically transported me to another time and place.
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