Well of course from birth I was taught and made remember the plays of a giant of Spanish literature ,playwriter, and a poet that wasFélix Lope de Vega Carpio, better known as Lope de Vega. And is in my whimsical Barrio de las Letras (see post) neighborhood in my beloved Madrid! I took my boys… Continue reading The Convento de las Trinitarias Descalzas of Madrid !!!
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The Las Ventas Monumental bullring of Madrid, part IV !!!
I lived not to far from it and when a boy used to walked by and played on its vast esplanade without much attention to it. Little by little I was submerge into the history my grandparents told me, and now able to see first hand and it is sublime. Over my time there was… Continue reading The Las Ventas Monumental bullring of Madrid, part IV !!!
The Puente de Alcantara of Toledo !!!
Wonderful visits of an old city both in age and on our visits with recently before passing away family was near. This isToledo, the magical blend of Spain! Toledo is a must to visit in my dear Spain. Therefore, here is my take on the Puente de Alcantara of Toledo !!!Hope you enjoy the post as… Continue reading The Puente de Alcantara of Toledo !!!
This is Sabiñanigo !!!
I bring you to the memorable town of Sabiñanigo. I have been by here several times and did came in with my usual road warrior trails going elsewhere. One spot needed to have in my blog for the memories of always even if need to do so in my black and white series, no pictures, I drove… Continue reading This is Sabiñanigo !!!
This is Buitrago de Lozoya !!!
One thing that escapes many is the sierras or mountain passes and outdoors available just outside the city of Madrid. In my youth I used to come with my dear late mom Gladys by many including Buitrago de Lozoya, Later years came with my dear late wife Martine and boys always many memorable moments, Once again, found me pictures… Continue reading This is Buitrago de Lozoya !!!
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