Monthly Archives: May 2014

El Toro ~ Not a toy

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The matador and the bull still reign in the months of the bull fights of Spain, as they have since the days of Carmen and before. Will there continue to be new generations of matadores? Only time and the evolving … Continue reading

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A taste for Spain

As they say below~The Mediterranean diet is varied and gives you a healthy and balanced diet based on fish, chicken, legumes, fruits and vegetables. More equilibrium ensues with meat treats, such as Jamon Iberico and Bellota and the cheese accompaniments, … Continue reading

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The faces of Flamenco~II

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Our next performance takes place in Madrid at a tablao style review at Las Carboneras. Afterward, we return to Seville with a look at some of the costume of flamenco and to take a few final bows.  

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The faces of Flamenco~I

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The cultural influences of flamenco are wide and varied, from the Greeks and Phoenicians — the castanets; to Asian, Arabs, and Egyptians — the arm movements and musical instruments; the Afro-Cubans — percussion, and movement of hips and shoulders; and … Continue reading

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Faces of Spain~I

Before another sun sets on the high plateau of Madrid, the Alhambra’s great illumination comes on, or the Grand Cathedral of Seville peals midnight, you need to meet some of the faces of modern Spain.

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