24 Saturday Nov 2012
Just over a month ago I did some research for my Flamenco & Tapas Tours when I visited the Flamenco Museum, and this week I got to do a bit more at the Casa de la Guitarra. I really like both venues and both will be good for the tours, in different ways. Also this week I got the first Trip Advisor review for my Flamenco & Tapas Tours. Really think these are going to be great.
And tonight I am going back to the Opera at the Market. What are you up to tonight?
08 Thursday Nov 2012
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I was absolutely thrilled and honoured when Mr David Whitley – AKA Grumpy Traveller – asked to interview me – AKA Sevilla Tapas – for the new Expert Tips section on his website.
I have followed David on Twitter for ages now, and love his no-nonsense and very honest approach to travel writing. If more people had the same low bullshit threshhold as David the world would be, well, a much less bullshitty and interesting place.
So check out David’s site if you are looking for the real deal when it comes to travel writing. And also check out my interview!
[also posted on azahar’s Sevilla]
03 Saturday Nov 2012
Every year it’s the same story, trying to find a pair of comfortable winter shoes. The very best winter shoes I ever bought were a pair of red Campers about 8 years ago. I am still wearing them (they have become my rainy day, don’t-care-if-they-get-wet shoes). But the truth is that they are totally falling apart. Subsequent Campers I’ve bought have turned out to be less than comfortable, though I think I should have clued in earlier to the fact that I should have been buying them a size bigger if I wanted to wear them with socks. Duh.
And so! These are some Clarks I found the other day. I think I would have preferred them in red but they weren’t in stock. Though in person the “Clarks red” (seen on other models) is a dull burgundy and not like the colour in this photo. I think these ones will soon take the place of my favourite old Campers. And maybe one day I’ll finally break in the other two pair that are collecting dust since I hardly ever wear skirts with tights anymore. Very odd having black footwear though…
That’s pretty much me set up for winter wear. How about you?
29 Monday Oct 2012
Looks like I’ll be saying adiós to my sandals this week. Not so much because of the temperatures but, together with more rain, my feet are going to need a bit more protection from the elements. Dammit.
This is always kind of a melancholy time of year for me. The clocks have gone back, it’s only 7 pm here but now dark as night. Luckily it’s still warmish – about 18 degrees – so we will probably be able to comfortably sit outside during the first stop of my Sevilla Tapas Tour tonight.
The electric fans went into storage today and the winter duvets have been picked up from the cleaners, but still too soon to take out the space heaters.
How’s the weather where you are? I know that Sledpress is about to experience some Serious Weather, which I hope won’t cause any damage.
Me? I’ll still be wearing sandals tonight, but will take a light coat with me.
27 Saturday Oct 2012
I saw this [click on images to enlarge] while out visiting the Noche en Blanco activities on Friday night. It was the first time this “aljibe romano” – basically an old Roman cistern – was open to the public. Apparently they’ve found more around, but this is the only one they’ve restored. What’s cool is that they date back to the second century. I was underground looking at something built many centuries and civilisations ago. Dust in the wind…
casa azahar 