Today Equus Girona
Español Esta mañana, mientras medio Barcelona se dirigía hacia las playas a bañarse (seguimos en un verano que parece no tener fin) pero también a ver la “festa del cel” , mi hijo Xavier, mi marido y yo nos hemos ido a Girona. porque desde el viernes allí se celebra Equus (Salón del caballo y
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Nasrid route 6 – from Alcaraz to Cazorla
Español Many times I’ve said that we, the Catalans, are rare, it is true. Normally, countries, nations, peoples or states often choose to celebrate their national day, an important historical fact.Such as “Declaration of Independence” the “Bastille”. Well that was important for some, for others … a bit overwhelming, for that of losing his head. We Catalans celebrate a defeat, the loss of Barcelona, casually to Felipe V, the same that won the Battle of Almansa This year, while a at “home” People went to the beach and politicians singing ”els segadors” our song,
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Animal abuse
Español On Sunday night I usually lie on the couch and I concentrate on “dolce far niente” a good way to prepare for the week. But today was not the case. This afternoon my son Xavier has gone for a walk with dogs and he has found a surprise, an unpleasant surprise Near the road, but in a very accessible even for difécil jee, my son has found this trailer, there were 6 dogs in hunting. My son pointed out the license plate, he has taken a couple of pictures and has called the police.
Nasrid route – 5 – The castle of Almansa
Español I am not a woman to give tips. I’ve always thought that if you get paid a salary, that’s it. I am free to give to you what I see fit. So I do not like the tipping system in the USA. ¿Hat kind of tip is a tip that is already stipulated 10%?, And woe to you who do not leave Well, today’s tip is different. You’ll see. I will refresh your memory. This is the famous Castle of Almansa. As usual, higher is better for them. My leg tends to think otherwise, but not
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Nasrid route – 4 – Almansa
Español Today a lady has wrote to me asking for: Why I talk about Nasrid Route when in fact I have not written anything about it?. Because the reason for thisshort trip was to use the Christmas present of my children (yes Christmas present ) Paradores route. Among the various options we decided on this. The problem is that the Nasrid route runs through Andalusia and years ago I had the stupid idea of being born, grow,
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Nasrid route – 3 – In the way of Almansa
Español That picture is one of the few witnesses of my time, my fleeting passage in Xativa Xativa has among other attractions a beautiful castle situated on top of the mountainVernissa. This castle is a hodgepodge of styles, which is normal in these lands that have changed hands over the story many times. Its architecture ranges from Gothic to Islamic roots.
Nasrid route – 2 – Calatrava’s Village
Español How Tia Concha say, God forbid! even pretending to approach the pictures …. humm ….rather to the monuments of photos that my friend Salva has made the Ciutat de les Arts in Valencia, what I’ve been called Calatrava’s Village. Because, I’m sorry but I do not likeCalatrava, and the more I look, the less I like it. Calatrava is exaggerated beyond what is humanly tolerable. Dull as could be (seen one seen them all) and expensive, very expensive.Calatrava is the architect Resumiento ideal for many politicians especially those who like to leave saying “I went through here.”
Nasrid route – 1 – Vilafanés
Español What about wedding? Well thanks, stumbled. Thursday I returned from the break and directly I went to try dishes and wines. I’m not complaining because it makes no sense, if she lives in Switzerland but marriedhere, no other solution than to go in small sprints. But today I do not want to talk about wedding but travel. As I said this year’s summer has been”home” but we made a small but very intense trip. Note to self: never just one night at each hotel. The first stop was at or Vilafanés Villafane, that according
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AT last! – Catalunya square
Español Bueno pues se acabó. Y sin demasiados problemas. A estas alturas de la película, ellos ya no tenían muchos apoyos. La mayoria de la gente estaba harta del lamentable espectaculo que ofrecia la plaza de Catalunya. Algunos aun pensaban que aquello era un movimiento cívico. Esos no habían puesto los pies en la plaza.
The palau Güell – Antoni Gaudí
Español Today after I do not know how long I’ve returned to the theater. Lately between commitments, pre-wedding and other asuntoscasi do not appear in the theater my last visit was in early April with Villazonistas and before that …. I do not remember. Yesterday I had to find an e-mail where they communicated to me some changes in the paintings exhibited in the Circle. They have taken the picture of Julia! What a disappointment!!
Sagrada Familia – Building a Dream – 4
Español After constructing two Ikea kitchens, being the author of all the holes made in the walls of my house during the last twenty years, having serrated doors, refurbished tables, painted walls, fences, furniture. After building several “homes” for turtles, pond and myrecord, a table with marble blooms in just two hours. After all that I have retired! No! we ran out of ”do it yourself”! What is not over is the directing staff.
Sagrada familia – building a dream 3
Español This story began in the late nineteenth century, details about the gestation of this project, you can check on the official website of the Holy Family, you will find the linkat the end. This was the aspect of the works at this time The work grew very slowly, the facade was the first that took shape “If instead of doing this facade decorated, ornate and turgid, had begun by the Passion, hard, and made as bare bones, people would have withdrawn” said Gaudi he was
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