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2015 Christmas in Madrid
In Madrid, and in Spain in general, the Christmas holiday lasts roughly two weeks. Some families celebrate Santa Claus “Papá Noel” on the 25th of December while other families celebrate the Three Wise Men “Los Reyes Magos” on the 6th … Continue reading
2013 San Isidro Festival in Madrid’s Pradera
Today, the 15th of May, is Madrid’s Patron Saint’s Day, “El Día de San Isidro Labrador“. It’s a day for the city of Madrid to come together and celebrate its history and traditions, costumes and music, and of course, its … Continue reading
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Tagged Baile, catholic mass, chotis, Chulapas, Chulapos, dance, El Chotis, ermita, ermita de san isidro, Ermita del Santo, fair food, food, imagen, Madrid, mass, Patron Saint, Pradera, pradera de san isidro, san isidro, San Isidro Labrador, Spain, Video
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2013 Madrid San Isidro Festival Preview
Yesterday, the 10th of May, was the official start of the 10-day 2013 Madrid San Isidro Festival and it lasts until the 19th of May. The 15th of May is THE BIG DAY, San Isidro Labrador Day, Madrid’s Patron Saint, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013, bullfights, ermita, ermita de san isidro, events, feria, feria de san isidro, fotos, Las Ventas, las vistillas, Madrid, photos, Pradera, pradera de san isidro, san isidro, San Isidro Labrador, toros, Video
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Spectacular Madrid Puerta del Sol Rooftop Views
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of enjoying some INCREDIBLE views from a Madrid rooftop – IN THE PUERTA DEL SOL! Sometimes I think to myself, “I really am blessed to have such good friends and good contacts.” My … Continue reading
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Tagged azotea, Casa de Correos, hora azul, horizon, Madrid, observation deck, Oso y el Madroño, Plaza, Puerta del Sol, rooftop, rooftop views, sundown, sunset, twilight, Views
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2012 San Isidro Festival in Madrid’s Pradera de San Isidro
Today, 15th of May 2012, is Madrid’s Patron Saint’s Day, San Isidro Labrador. It’s Madrid’s most “Castizo” day of the year with festival events throughout the city including concerts in “Las Vistillas”, a month long bullfight festival in the Plaza … Continue reading
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Tagged 15 mayo, 2012, Chulapas, Chulapos, El Chotis, Ermita del Santo, Fuente, goyesca, Misa, pradera de san isidro, rosquillas, san isidro, water
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Ballet in Madrid’s Teatro Real
Last night I had the great pleasure to witness the ballet in Madrid’s Teatro Real, featuring the “Danza Contemporánea de Cuba” – the 20-person Cuban Contemporary Dance Group. No, this was not a tutu-and-pionte-shoe classical ballet, but it did not … Continue reading
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Tagged auditorium, Balet, Ballet, Cava, Danza, Danza Contemporanea, Danza Contemporanea de Cuba, fotos, foyer, Madrid, Opera house, Palacio Real, photos, Plaza de Oriente, sala, Teatro, Teatro Real, tostadas, Video
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Madrid Christmas 2011, New Years, Magic Kings 2012
Another Spanish holiday season comes to a close. It was nice and I tend to really enjoy Christmastime, no matter where I am. Being in Madrid, Spain makes it especially “exotic”, even after living here for 6-years. The Christmas lights … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, 2012, belen, Cabalgata, Christmas, Christmas Eve, gifts, Madrid, meals, nativity, New Year, New Years Eve, Nochebuena, Nochevieja, Reyes Magos, roscon, roscón de reyes, turkey
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Palacio de Cibeles Observation Deck For GREAT Views of Madrid
The Palacio de Cibeles, Madrid’s “new” City Hall, recently opened their 8th floor observation deck, the deck which encircles the iconic clock tower and offers spectacular views of the Plaza de Cibeles and the Calle de Alcalá-Gran Vía split. UPDATE: … Continue reading
2011 Madrid Gay Pride Parade: Not Just for Gays
When you think of the “Orgullo Gay” parade in Madrid, immediately images of police-officer sunglasses-wearing muscled young men dancing to “It’s Rainin’ Men” from atop a double-decker bus come to mind, right? That’s what I expected, too, after years and … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative lifestyles, buses, Callao, Carrozas, desfile, gay men, Gay Pride, gays, Gran Via, Madrid, Orgullo Gay, parade, Pride, Urinals
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Swan Lake Ballet at Teatro Real Madrid
Front row, near center, second level is from where I witnessed probably the world’s best known ballet, “Swan Lake“, at Madrid’s Teatro Real last night. In Spanish, it’s called “El Lago de los Cisnes” and was performed by the Russian … Continue reading
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Tagged Ballet, ballet program, Cava, Lago de los Cisnes, Madrid, Novosibirsk, Opera, Opera house, Palacio Real, Plaza Isabel II, Plaza Oriente, program, Restaurante Teatro Real, romantic, Royal Palace, Royal Theater, Russian Ballet, Salas, Swan Lake, Teatro Real
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Circulo de Bellas Artes for GREAT Madrid Skyline Views
The other day I went to the rooftop terrace of the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid. It was my first time and couldn’t believe I had yet to discover it. Sure, I’d been to the lower level Café & … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, art exhibits, azotea, Azoteas de Madrid, Banco de España, cafe, Circulo de Bellas Artes, concerts, cultural center, culture, Gran Via, Madrid, Metropolis, Palacio de Comunicaciones, Photography, Piruli, Plaza de Cibeles, Puerta de Alcala, rooftop, skyline, skyline view, Telefonica, terrace, terraza, theater, theatre, Video, view
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Recycling Fail or Identity Theft?
Did your dad ever jokingly yell at you through the bathroom door, “Don’t fall in!“? But seriously, folks, are we recycling humans now, too?? Check out the “legged” paper recycling bin above as seen this afternoon on the streets of … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Photos
Tagged black market, Dumpster Diving, Identity Theft, Madrid, recycling, recycling fail, recycling paper, unlawful
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2010 Madrid’s San Isidro Festival
Today, 15 May, is Madrid’s Patron Saint’s Day, San Isidro el Labrador. And, as every year, the city of Madrid organizes events and entertainment for a 3-day span. This year the festival fell over a weekend. And even more luckily, … Continue reading
Posted in About Spain, Entertainment, Food, Photos
Tagged chotis, Chulapas, Chulapos, Ermita del Santo, Fiesta, Madrid, Pradera, san isidro
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Madrid Snow 11 January 2010
It literally snowed all night long last night but stopped by this morning. Enough fell to cause countless traffic jams and icy roads. I witnessed several cars sliding down hilly streets and people using cardboard to scrape off the snow … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Photos
Tagged 2010, fotos, invierno, January, Madrid, nieve, Palacio Real, photos, Royal Palace, snow
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El Oso y el Madroño Statue in Puerta del Sol Changes Location
At about 10:30am this morning, Madrid’s city symbol, “El Oso y el Madroño” (bear and the berry tree), was moved to a new location in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol. Actually, it has returned to its ORIGINAL location where it stood … Continue reading
Photos: Procession of La Paloma 2009 Madrid
Above: La Virgen de la Paloma procession shortly after it left La Iglesia de la Paloma (Paloma Church). It was a wonderfully clear, warm day, perfect weather for such a beautiful event; celebrating Madrid’s Virgin, “La Paloma”. Above: Some pretty … Continue reading
Madrid: Fiestas de la Paloma 2009
The annual August Fiestas de la Paloma takes place in the area of downtown Madrid known as “Madrid de los Austrias“, and more specifically around the Plaza de la Paja, Las Vistillas with views of the Almudena Cathedral, the Calle … Continue reading
Neighborhood Pet Lamb
It’s ODD to see this. Or is it?? For the last several weeks I’ve been hearing the familiar “Baaahhh… Baaahhh” sounds coming from the street below my house. Finally I saw it one night returning home. There she was, a … Continue reading
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Tagged lamb, Madrid, neighborhood, odd scenes, odd sights, pet lamb, sighting
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Madrid: San Isidro Festival 2009
15 May in Madrid is Madrid’s Patron Saint Day, la Fiesta de San Isidro. It’s the day when Madrileños, both natives and transplants, show their pride and spirit for Madrid, Spain. And they show their pride in many ways but … Continue reading
Photo: Ohio State beats Michigan – again!
Woody would’ve been proud… ( And Bo would’ve SH*T !) Sometimes photos speak more than do the written word. See MadridMan below, the proud Ohio State University Alumnus (Class of 1989, Geology), watching his 10-2, 10th Ranked OSU Buckeyes beat … Continue reading
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Tagged Buckeyes, Columbus, football, football game, game, lost, Michigan, Ohio, Ohio State, Ohio State University, OSU, OSU Michigan, score, win
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