Castillos (con encanto)

Previous posts here at The Bent Page mentioned a few castles in Spain. In the process of planning my next stay, I rediscovered a book called Castillos con encanto, which I had purchased in Spain. This book is one of a series of books published with the con encanto tag.

castbookThis book provides plenty of useful information, not to mention dozens of great photographs. There is also a map section, which works well when doing general trip planning. You will need Spanish skills as the book is written entirely in that language. However, it is an opportunity to further your involvement in the culture as you work out your plans.

Saludos!

Published in: on May 14, 2009 at 1:07 pm  Leave a Comment  
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La Tienda, (Spain on order)

La Tienda is a web-based supplier of many things Spanish. I mean, they can supply you with everything from foodstuffs to crockery, all of it from Spain. If you enjoy Spanish food and culture the way I do, I recommend you follow this link: http://www.tienda.com/

You won’t be disappointed in the products and services at La Tienda as they have sources directly in Spain where the real stuff can be procured. I can’t wait to get back across the ocean to the Iberian Peninsula. During all my trips to Spain, I’ve never had anything other than an exceptional experience. Things have changed over the years but mostly for the better. And if you can’t make the journey, try the recipes on La Tienda’s site. It’ll give you a literal taste of Spain that is hard to match.

Published in: on May 5, 2009 at 2:05 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Andalucia Diner

In Spain, just across the border from Gibraltar, you’ll find the Andalucia Diner. Take a look at this most incongruous element in a Spanish town.

andadiner1bgIt was quite startling to come across an American style diner in Spain. Of course, I couldn’t resist taking a look. This place might have been found along any rural highway in the United States. So, taking advantage of such a locale, I promptly sat down and got some writing done. As I’ve said before, one of the joys of travel is coming upon the unexpected. You just never know what’s around the next corner: more of the same, or something completely different. (There was also a McDonald’s there but there’s plenty of them around Spain so we’ll ignore that.)

Published in: on February 27, 2009 at 11:11 am  Comments (1)  
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Snow in Madrid

When I think of Madrid, Spain, I rarely think of snow. This past Friday they had a major snowfall. Check out this video.

Absolutely beautiful, if you like snow. The Royal Palace and the surrounding parks are a great place to visit by the way. Plenty of relics of bygone ages on display.

Anyway, I’m glad to be in Aruba where nothing is cold but the ice in my drink.

Published in: on January 11, 2009 at 10:07 am  Leave a Comment  
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