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Feelin' the 'duende' - rainy days in Sevilla

September 25th 2012
“The duende, then, is a power, not a work. It is a struggle, not a thought. I have heard an old maestro of the guitar say, ”The duende is not in the throat; the duende climbs up inside you, from the soles of the feet.’ Meaning this: it is not a question of ability, but of true, living style, of blood, of the most ancient culture, of spontaneous creation … everything that has black sounds i ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more

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Lou and Dave Vuelta a Espana 2012

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Louise and Dave from Melbourne, Australia take on their first long O.S trip as a couple for a very long time! Apart from a trip to N.Z. a few years ago - they have spent the rest of their 31 years of married life either: 1. poor 2. with young kids 3. paying off the mortgage 4. slaves to the rhythm ....so now that 1. they are able 2. the kids are grown 3. that's handled 4. they can cut loose they take off on a 39 day trip of Spain combining their love of art (museum and street), food, architecture, music, bike riding and just hangin' out. ..hopefully just the first trip of man... full info

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love this photo!

2nd October 2012

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Lou and Dave Vuelta a Espana 2012

Other flamenco dancer
This is Asunción Pérez "La Choni"- she was absolutely fantastic- lighter and more feminine on her feet. But for sheer force -Rocio had my heart!

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