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Posts that would have gone or were in the old Travel Blog

Viernes Santo, Saeta y Subida – Úbeda, Semana Santa 2010

Posted on Tuesday, 2 November, 2010 by John

My Collins Dictionary defines saeta as an arrow or dart or secondary meaning a sacred song in flamenco style. This one, sung to Nuestra Señora de la Soleda, certainly hits the mark. Nowhere else in europe except Andalucía can one hear this plaintive sound that seems to strike right into the soul. Juan and I [...]

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Lincoln & That Cathedral

Posted on Tuesday, 12 October, 2010 by John

The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln
Recently an architect friend of mine came over from Almería, Spain with his family and I took them to see Lincoln Cathedral. Juan told me how little was known about English Gothic in Spain and as far as he was concerned Lincoln Cathedral was one of [...]