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Tag Archives: 2011
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
Posted in About Spain, Photos
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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2011 San Isidro Festival in Madrid
Another Fiesta de San Isidro has come and gone and was mostly a success. This is, by far, my favorite Madrid festival. It is, afterall, a celebration of Madrid’s Patron Saint, San Isidro Labrador, and lasted from 11 May to … Continue reading
Posted in About Spain, Entertainment, Food
Tagged 15 May, 15 mayo, 2011, bullfight, castizo, chotis, Chulapas, Chulapos, costume, dress, El Madroño, ermita, Ermita del Santo, festival, Fiesta, las vistillas, Madrid, Noches de Fuego, pasodoble, pradera de san isidro, rosquillas, san isidro, Taberna, traditional, Video
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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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