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Tag Archives: 2010
Puerta del Sol in Madrid for New Years Eve 2010-2011
Puerta del Sol is Madrid’s premier place to spend New Years Eve in Spain. Why? Because 1) it’s the capital of Spain and 2) it’s the scene nearly all Spaniards see on TV (or on Internet) when counting down to … Continue reading
Posted in About Spain, Entertainment
Tagged 2010, 2011, downtown, internet, Madrid, New Years Eve, Nochevieja, Old Town, online, Puerta del Sol, TV, watch, watch online
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Fiesta Nacional de España – Puente del Pilar 2010
It’s that time again. Tuesday, 12th of October marks the combo-holiday of the Virgin Saint “El Pilar” (La Virgen del Pilar) and the “Fiesta Nacional de España” – a.k.a. “Día de la Hispanidad“, commemorating the day in 1492 when Christopher … Continue reading
2010 World Cup Final: Spain-Netherlands
Whether or not you believe in clairvoyant “Pulpo Paul”, the 2010 World Cup Final match featuring a strong Spanish Team and the respectable Netherlands team will no doubt be exciting tomorrow/Sunday night – 8:30pm Spain time, 2:30pm New York Time. … Continue reading
Posted in About Spain, Entertainment
Tagged 2010, Championship, Final, football, Holland, Netherlands, Pulpo Paul, soccer, Spain, World Cup, World Cup Final
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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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Cabalgata de Reyes Magos in Madrid 2010
Today, 5 January, is the day before Magic Kings Day or “Dia de los Reyes Magos“. It’s this night when the Magic Kings bring all good boys and girls gifts, leaving them in their shoes and socks. Children not only … Continue reading
Posted in About Spain
Tagged 2010, Baltasar, Cabalgata, Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Carrozas, castellana, Christmas Parade, Gaspar, King, Madrid, Magic Kings, Melchor, parade, Reyes, Reyes Magos, Wise Men
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New Year’s Eve to 2010 in Madrid
Also read: “Puerta del Sol in Madrid for New Years Eve 2010-2011“ It’s so nice to have a GOOD excuse to sleep until noon (or almost) – and surviving a New Year’s Eve in Madrid is an excellent excuse to … Continue reading
Posted in About Spain, Entertainment, Food, Money
Tagged 2010, Anne Igartiburu, Madrid, Manuel Bandera, New Years Eve, Nochevieja, Puerta del Sol, Televisión Española, TVE
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