Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world and sells for more than $4000 a kilo. Production is hugely labour intensive with the delicate task of removal of the stamens only possible by hand. Good report on the BBC on how Spain is hoping this years saffron harvest will help boost employment for the troubled Spanish economy. Read the report.
What do we do in winter?
Winter in the Pyrenees is far from quiet. From snowshoe guiding and avalanche training to route planning and designing new itineraries, discover what the Hike Pyrenees team does behind the scenes.
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