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The weather has been exceptionally fine this Summer. It warms up during the day, but not so much that it’s uncomfortable outside. We’ve been taking advantage of the beautiful days to wander about the city and take in some of the cultural offerings. Here are some photos from a few weeks ago.
This weekend I witnessed an interesting celebration. Sunday July 16 is the feast day of the Virgin del Carmen, the protector of the sea and patroness of the Carmelite religious order. In Valladolid there’s a tradition to have a flotilla down the Pisuerga River.
In 1988 author Chris Stewart travelled to an area south of Granada, Spain and — without consulting his wife — bought a farm called El Valero. She was surprisingly calm about his actions considering the farm had no electrical service, running water or access to a paved road. Oh, and the previous owner still hung…
We don’t have an air conditioner in our apartment. Let me preface my post by explaining I grew up a country kid on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in a time when central air conditioning was not common. We used fans to cool the house unless the temperature rose to over 90 degrees F for several days….
Rick and I had a treat last weekend. We attended a performance by the Coro Góspel Good News (Good News Gospel Choir) and were entertained by a great program. A friend of ours invited us to drive to Villanueva del Duero to see their annual Velada Musicale. The town was lit by nearly 5000 candles…
Most people know that when you order an alcoholic drink in Spain, you will be served a little something to eat, but did you know there’s an incredible variety of little plates served as well as massive contests on both the local and national level? Enjoying tapas in Spain is an experience that is so pervasive…
Is there anything more mundane and humble than the act of doing laundry? via GIPHY Sort, wash, dry, fold, put away…repeat. Not to mention the hand washing of delicates… via GIPHY
Spend more than a few days in Spain and you’ll soon learn the rhythm of the day is dictated by the “siesta” also referred to as “la comida”; that period in the afternoon when many shops close and the Spanish enjoy their largest meal and perhaps a short nap. In addition most shops are closed…
