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Full Moon Night

Vollemaannacht: Het verhaal van Can Cardona

The new guests arrived just before midnight, as the twelve chimes rang out and the moon bathed the island in silver light. At the very moment when the werewolf awakens his wild instincts, vampires set out in search of blood, and Cinderella loses her glass slipper on the palace stairs.

At the entrance, a dwarf was huffing impatiently, waiting with the keys in his hand for the new inhabitants of the house to arrive. With an exaggerated bow, he welcomed them and invited them into the enchanted garden.

— Welcome to Can Cardona, a truly magical place. Here, nothing is what it seems; everything is different from what you may have imagined would happen in this country house. Leave your luggage and please follow me, if you would be so kind: two houses hidden among plants and trees will provide you with shelter; one with three bedrooms and the other with two. Both are fully equipped and decorated to make you feel completely at home.

Several talking rabbits joined the group and continued describing the wonders of the place in high-pitched voices as they made their way towards the accommodation, carrying the suitcases.

— You are about to witness an astonishing world where anything is possible. We leave nothing to chance; everything is the product of strange minds and incredible characters who inhabit this small corner of Mediterranean land.

When they arrived, a few mice were putting the finishing touches to the house, polishing the floors, while some fairies carefully made the beds with love and attention.

— Good evening, dear guests —said a fairy—. We take great care of these things here. We want you to sleep like angels while you are with us, and it is not easy to consider the job finished.

They went out to discover the gardens on a special night when dreams come true. Perched on the branches of the lemon trees, orange trees and palm trees, some brightly coloured velvet owls caught the guests’ attention and warned them:

— Forget all reason and let your imagination fly beyond its limits. Here, nothing is true and nothing is false. Let yourselves be carefree for a while, because you have entered a world of fantasy.

Several talking rabbits joined the group and continued describing the wonders of the place in high-pitched voices as they made their way towards the accommodation, carrying the suitcases.

— You are about to witness an astonishing world where anything is possible. We leave nothing to chance; everything is the product of strange minds and incredible characters who inhabit this small corner of Mediterranean land.

When they arrived, a few mice were putting the finishing touches to the house, polishing the floors, while some fairies carefully made the beds with love and attention.

— Good evening, dear guests —said a fairy—. We take great care of these things here. We want you to sleep like angels while you are with us, and it is not easy to consider the job finished.

They went out to discover the gardens on a special night when dreams come true. Perched on the branches of the lemon trees, orange trees and palm trees, some brightly coloured velvet owls caught the guests’ attention and warned them:

— Forget all reason and let your imagination fly beyond its limits. Here, nothing is true and nothing is false. Let yourselves be carefree for a while, because you have entered a world of fantasy.

The colourful-feathered owls joined the procession, flying across a starry sky. The clear night, bathed in apple-coloured light, was reflected in a pond filled with glowing fish. Some frogs desperately begged for kisses left and right to break the spell of an evil witch and become brave princes once again.

The flowers were made of silk, with fragrances unknown to any nose on the face of the earth. Meanwhile, the fireflies fluttering excitedly around the garden settled on the white roses and yellow magnolias.

— Where could these strange beings have come from? What country in the world could they be from? —asked the smallest one.

— They look like good people. They must be from planet Earth —one of them confirmed, satisfied that the answer was correct.

They continued along the route planned by the dwarf. The friendly rabbits took the children by the hand and led them to the playground, where several gnomes were swinging beneath a centuries-old carob tree, where they lived with their families.

— Climb onto the swings and stay here to play with us. We’ll take care of them —the plumpest gnome begged their parents.

They happily agreed: the children had made new playmates and they did not seem dangerous. They continued along the path and reached the swimming pool, where two little mermaids were enjoying a refreshing swim in the clear and transparent water. Three fearless young men from the group dived in, captivated by such beauty, and when they tried to embrace them, they turned into pufferfish. The young men fled the pool as fast as they could, while sweet songs could be heard coming from the jacuzzi, calling them back once again.

— Don’t even try! They like playing with the boys. They’re not bad, just a little mischievous, but more than one has lost his head trying to join them in forbidden games —the dwarf warned them, without giving it the slightest importance—. They are beautiful creatures, but as elusive as demons. The best thing is to pretend not to notice them, and then they disappear from the water without leaving a trace...

They continued with the evening’s programme while the moon kept shining high above. The group headed towards a very special spot in the grounds. As if by magic, some lights came on and two cats appeared behind the bar, one white and the other black, dressed in waistcoats and bow ties while shaking cocktail shakers. Jazz music filled the air. Without hesitation, the guests sat down to enjoy a few drinks with all the characters they had met in the enchanted garden.

— Welcome to "The Rebel Cats" bar. We are an unbeatable duo and we brighten up the nights with music and drinks. Order whatever you like, ladies and gentlemen, and we’ll serve it to you in no time.

They were left speechless. It was more than they had ever dreamed of for their holiday—or were these simply hallucinations caused by the exotic cocktails the attentive cats had prepared for them? Shortly before dawn, all the animated characters began making their way back home. The white cat started collecting the glasses, while the black cat announced that the bar was closing before daybreak.

— Good night, friends. The time has come to bring the show to an end; it is time to go home. Thank you all for this unforgettable evening.

The following day, the new guests woke up late and went in search of their new friends. Birds chirped in the trees, a couple of rabbits hid in their burrow, some little mice fled in terror when they saw them, and there was no trace of the little mermaids. Only a few colourful butterflies landed on their shoulders, whispering in their ears...

Happy holidays at Can Cardona, a truly magical place.

— Juan José Cardona (Author)

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