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Bath~Gateway to the Cotswolds

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They arrived in Bath. Catherine was all eager delight; her eyes were here, there, and everywhere. Oh, who can ever be tired of Bath? ― Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey Whilst we could never tire of Bath, a world of sheep, … Continue reading

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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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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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