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Notes from Spain

Notes from Spainwww.notesfromspain.com
Having lived and worked in Spain for the last 7 years, Ben Curtis, and his Spanish wife Marina, bring you sound seeing tours, news, advice and travel secrets from one of the best countries in the world. See notesfromspain.com for an up-to-date blog and the entire Notes From Spain podcasting archive. Hasta Pronto!
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Episodes

Notes from Spain Podcast 46 - Vallecas

Not many people put a trip to Vallecas at the top of their birthday list, but it really appealed to me! Another wonderful market lies at the centre of a very traditional Barrio Madrileño. See notesfromspain.com for details and photos...

Sep 01, 200616 min

Notes from Spain 41 - Spanish wine

Ryan from www.catavino.net talks to Ben about why it isn't all just Rioja, Rioja, Rioja... see www.notesfromspain.com for details and to comment...

Jun 21, 200621 min

Notes from Spain 40 - Flying the flag

Ben and Marina wonder what's going on... it's world cup time and although England is festooned with the national flag, the Spanish flag is nowhere to be seen in Spain... see www.notesfromspain.com

Jun 12, 200617 min

Notes from Spain 39 - Feria del Libro

Ben and Marina visit the Feria del Libro in the Retiro Park and talk about the rise of the book in Spanish culture. See www.notesfromspain.com for details and to comment.

May 28, 200618 min

Notes from Spain 37 - Lavapies

Ben and Marina take a trip back to their old barrio, the emblematic and fast-changing neighbourhood of Madrid.

May 02, 200620 min

Notes from Spain 34 - Don Justo Full Version

Full 22 min version. Don Justo is a man who has spent the last 40 years building a cathedral in Mejorada del Campo, a village about 20 kilometres from Madrid. Marina and I, accompanied by her mother and (architect) father visit and attempt to describe this incredible building, and tell the story of Don Justo's life.

Mar 26, 200623 min

Notes from Spain 30 - Oviedo

Ben and Marina travel to Asturias for the weekend, to visit the beautiful Asturian capital of Oviedo. See notesfromspain.com for full details.

Jan 29, 200625 min

Notes from Spain 22 - Franco's Death Day

On the anniversary of Franco's death, we take a walk in the woods near his place of rest. See notesfromspain.com for details and to comment.

Nov 20, 200525 min

Notes from Spain 21 - Life and Death in Spain

Sitting by the river in El Pardo, discussing more culture-clash aspects of life and death in Spain. Plus a request for video-casting inspiration... What would you want to see on a video cast of Spain? See notesfromspain.com for details and to comment.

Nov 06, 200521 min

Notes from Spain 18 - Errant in Iberia

Books on Spain and extracts from Errant in Iberia, a book about my first three years in Spain. See www.notesfromspain.com for details and to comment.

Oct 16, 200520 min
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