A Spanish Destiny
People often ask me, “So what it is it about Spain that made you want to work and live here so much? What made you so passionate about it? Some of you might have read in another blogpost of mine: … Continue reading
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Mountain food in Valencia,Spain
If you like your food and especially if you like trying new food then today’s post should be up your street. People when they think of Valencia think of a large,lively and fun city on the Mediterranean east coast of … Continue reading
A Love Affair with Spain
It all started when I was seventeen in 1977,with a black and white photo and an old road map of Spain pinned on a wall. A friend of mine at school,Robin, was mad about Spain, and photography.He adored a photographer,who … Continue reading
Whose War Was It Anyway?
Before you read this post I just want to say it is dedicated to Rod Younger of Books4Spain who died suddenly last weekend. A fellow lover of Spain he had an avid interest in Spanish history and especially the Civil … Continue reading
Passion in Spain
As she turned her face towards me I could see the girl was clearly crying. The reflection of the burning effigy flickering on her made up features. She was crying because the Fallas(Valencia’s principal fiestas to celebrate San Jose and … Continue reading
Valencia: City of Food Markets
As most of you know by now Spanish food is something we write about alot. Today is no exception! One of our favourite places in Valencia city to spend time in, is the Central Market. However, over the years it … Continue reading
Teruel: Love and Food in Medieval Times
In the city of Teruel in the early 13th century, a young man called Diego de Marcilla loved Isabel de Segura as she did he, but her father said he was too poor and gave him five years to become … Continue reading
Talking with Spain: Leandro the Traditional Spanish Butcher
We continue with our Talking with Spain series which focuses on personalities from all walks of life in Spain. This week we talked to Leandro who is a butcher. He also happens to be my cuñado(brother-in-law). He owns a market … Continue reading
Walking in Spain in past times and as a pastime
Putting one foot in front of the other is something we all do naturally. In its repetitive form it is,of course, called walking.Since times long gone we as a race have been able to walk upright and indeed our mobility … Continue reading
Christmas Eve in the Sierra
As the shepherd made his way along the hilltop he could see the small village huddled down between the rocky mountains.Darkness was descending and the twinkling village lights made it easy for him to navigate his way down the … Continue reading
Patrick Waller