07 Wednesday Oct 2026
Posted in architecture, sevilla, spain
Sevilla is full of these gorgeous long entrance ways that lead onto an equally gorgeous plant filled courtyard with a central fountain. This one is just up the street from me. 💙
05 Monday Oct 2026
Posted in azahartravels, getaways, spain, welcome
When I was in Jerez we took a turn down a narrow little side street heading back to the hotel and I saw a guy walking towards us, obviously a bit down and out, and a little unsteady on his feet, but he seemed friendly enough and waved at us as he went by, and I waved back. Then we passed where I had seen him get up from, a doorway that was clearly his home. And my heart broke a little bit. The sign posted on his little stand said…
No estoy aquà por gusto, nà para que me humÃllen. Sólo pido ayuda por favor.Â
I am not here by choice, nor to be humiliated. I am simply asking for help, please.
Then I noticed a rather large book next to his bed and took a closer look… it was the 1992 edition of Curso de Vinos Españoles a classic work on wine education. And I thought, what the fuck man, you just never know do you? And then I wished he hadn’t been in such a hurry to head out because I suddenly had so many questions. I’ll have another look for him next time I’m in Jerez.
02 Friday Oct 2026
The countdown begins! Ever since I very unfortunately got Covid two weeks before the 2022 booster shots became available for my age group I always get a bit anxious this time of year. The good news is that this year’s Covid-Flu campaign started in AndalucÃa yesterday and, as usual, goes by age and recognised risk factors. So I have to wait until the 21st for mine (Peter can get his from the 14th)… and will keep fingers crossed until then. 🤞🤞🤞
30 Wednesday Sep 2026
Saying “hasta la próxima” to September with slightly cooler temps and lovely autumnal skies.
23 Wednesday Sep 2026
Posted in amigos, food & drink, friends, sevilla, spain
It’s always fun when Paul comes to town and this time we had him here for ten days! Well, I didn’t see him ALL of those days, but enough times to have plenty of good meals and good times. And just like last year he was here to help celebrate my Sevilla Anniversary, which led to this surprise from chef Javi when we went to Lalola. Anyhow, that’s it until next time, which hopefully will be in a couple of months (this time it was an unprecidented 8 months between visits!).
