El Rastro de Madrid
The Mercadillo of la Pobla de Farnals is tiny compared with El Rastro of Madrid. “El Rastro” refers to both a street (or collection of… Read More »El Rastro de Madrid
Renfe
I love travelling by train. You get on, find your seat or cabin, and wait. You can get up, walk around, go to the dining… Read More »Renfe
Beaches….. La Playa de la Pobla de Farnals
When I first saw la playa de la Pobla, I thought it was very ugly. Small beach backed up against ugly buildings, no waves (ok… Read More »Beaches….. La Playa de la Pobla de Farnals
Sunrise over the Mediterranean: Valencia, Spain, July 2015
The first time I saw the sunrise over the Mediterranean was in 1989 (possibly 1988). (About me) I’m pretty sure it was March of 1989;… Read More »Sunrise over the Mediterranean: Valencia, Spain, July 2015
Fotos del mercadillo de la Pobla de Farnals & etc.
There has been a street market in la Pobla de Farnals every Friday for as long as I can remember. Probably since the first time… Read More »Fotos del mercadillo de la Pobla de Farnals & etc.
Madrid Madrid
I have not had time until now to sit down and post some of the pictures I’ve been taking. Don’t believe I took as many… Read More »Madrid Madrid
Hola España
It’s good to be back. What I love about being in a capital city, especially one like Madrid: My watch died somewhere between Norman and… Read More »Hola España
Youth
I am reading David Mitchell’s The Bone Clocks, and I’ve just reached the place where he quotes Conrad’s Youth. Now, I have always loved that story. I… Read More »Youth
Day 1
Yes, I am a writer (mainly novels and academic papers, but my one published book is nonfiction), horsewoman (grew up showing Morgans, amateur jockey, &… Read More »Day 1
on the value of Education
“Your college major is a pretty good indication of how smart you are…” When I read the so-titled piece on relationship between “intelligence” (see test scores)… Read More »on the value of Education