The Edelweiss

A handsome young man fell in love with Edelweiss, a beautiful woman with white hair and grayish eyes. When he confessed his love to her, she challenged him with a great feat: to find a legendary flower that grew in the high mountains, a symbol of true love.– Beautiful Edelweiss, what is it that you … Read more

The Cardincha, Magical Symbol

Cardincha Plant Pyrnees

How the Pyrenees Were Created The cardincha (Carlina acaulis) is a Pyrenean symbol that spreads across our mountain range. It grows abundantly in the grasslands of the Pyrenees, and a stroll through our villages is enough to spot it hanging on the doors of many homes. Tradition tells us that the cardincha possesses immense protective … Read more