Here are some pictures of Trujillo, Spain. Trujillo is a small town in Extremadura, a region in the in the west. Let’s say about two or three hours
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Inglés para pervertidos (English for Perverts)
I’ll be the first to admit that I sometimes fantasize about writing something much more interesting than a bunch of dry books about grammar. Writing Inglés para Principiantes
From Málaga to Málagon: Corruption in the Spanish Government
Spain is different! And there’s no better proof than the recent corruption scandals that have hit the government and the monarchy. Many somewhat-naive expats from the Anglosphere, upon
More photos of Cáceres, Extremadura
A little ways outside Cáceres, everything is green (at least in springtime). Cristo de la montaña church and monastery, about half an hour’s walk from the center.
The historic center of Cáceres, Extremadura
I had a few days over in Extremadura recently. It’s one of the least-known areas in Spain, but it’s famous for its ham and its natural landscapes. This
Procesión de Semana Santa, Trujillo, España
This procession took place in Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain on Palm Sunday 2013. Christ is depicted on a donkey riding into Jerusalem. Check out my full (short) article about
Holy Week Procession, Mérida, Extremadura, 2013
Click to make the photos bigger. A procession in celebration of Holy Week (Semana Santa as they call it around here), on one of the main streets of
Snow in Miraflores de la Sierra
It was a beautiful day up in Miraflores de la Sierra yesterday. Every time I go there, I think I really want to go back soon, but it’s
5 reasons why living in Spain is pretty damn glamorous
You feel that? If you’ve been living in Spain for a while, I’m sure you have. You’re at home in your room in a shared flat, listening to your
Conversation in the language school #3: Who’s the Governator of Texas?
A conversation from the language school in Madrid, where I work… Student 1: Who was the best governator of Texas? Me: Well, um… Governator is a term that’s
