Spanish Christmas never seems to end: here in Spain, the Christmas season actually extends past the 6th of January, when Spaniards celebrate Epiphany. The evening of the 5th
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Austerity Chronicles, November 2012: Garbage Srike
It looks like they’ve cleaned this up by now, but at this time yesterday, the whole sidewalk outside my building was blocked by trash, and part of the
American High School Teachers vs Spanish High School Teachers
Can you spot the seven differences between American high school teachers and Spanish high school teachers? It’s easy… Just read on: American High School Teacher Of course you’re
Just another surreal night in Madrid
Yesterday was the 3rd General Strike of the current crisis. I went to work because honestly, I don’t want to go to protests, and staying home to watch
Typical Spanish Shepherd Outfits, Trashumancia 2012
Typical Spanish outfits, at the Trashumancia, October 2012. Madrid, Spain.
Pastor con Bota, Trashumancia Madrid 2012
Old man in shepherd outfit with “bota” (old-school Spanish wineskin). Trashumancia, Madrid, October 2012. Note: Spanish people don’t usually dress like this, in case you’re wondering.
Black Sheep, Trashumancia, Madrid
Black sheep knows what’s up. Trashumancia Madrid, October 28, 2012.
Trashumancia Madrid, Octubre 2012 (Video)
Sheep going through the center of Madrid as part of the celebration of the Trashumancia. Shepherds from all over Spain take a herd of sheep through Madrid as
Moroccan Butchers
I just got back from the Moroccan butcher, who took the time to explain to me, in some detail, the preparation and eventual flavour of grilled bull testicles.
Economic Crisis in Spain – Scenes from Spanish Austerity
There’s a lot I could say about the economic crisis in Spain. I’ve been searching the web for English-language blogs about Spain for years, and have only managed
