Monthly Archives: January 2010
Xátiva & The Borja Popes
There is a reason I have posted this rather unassuming and hastily taken snapshot on Flickr. It is the birthplace of my favourite pope. Back in the 1960′s when I was studying A-level History, I was taught by an eccentric and rather stern teacher called Miss Schofield. I never knew her first name and Miss [...]
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Tagged Alejandro VI, Alexander VI, Borgia, Borja, castell, castillo, castle, Hannibal, Himilice, history, Játiva, pope, Valencia, Xàtiva
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The Irish Setter (via postie)
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After Hugo, my favourite dogs. If I were to get dogs again I think they would have to be Irish Setters.
Late Night at Ollie’s
Having had the most difficult intercambio trying to translate for Juan one of my own blogs, I have gone to Ollies for a much needed vodka and coke.
If I’m going to be still speaking Spanish by the end of March which is the next time I go, I’m going t0 have to do a lot more work.
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