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winter shoes 2012-2013

03 Saturday Nov 2012

Posted by azahar in shoes, shopping, spain, weather

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sevilla, shoes, winter

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?

winterish weather

29 Monday Oct 2012

Posted by azahar in sevilla, shoes, spain, weather

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sevilla, spain, weather

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.

aljibe romano

27 Saturday Oct 2012

Posted by azahar in culture, sevilla, spain

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culture, history, sevilla

aljibe romano (1)
aljibe romano (2)
aljibe romano (3)

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…

the rainy rain

24 Wednesday Oct 2012

Posted by azahar in photos, spain, weather

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rain, sevilla, spain, weather

photo by Raúl Díaz

The word biblical comes to mind. Holy cow, it’s been raining cats and dogs all day. With intermittent torrential downpours that make it impossible to even step outside. And it looks like this isn’t going to let up until the weekend. Everyone says that this is a good thing, because Sevilla always needs rain, but I think deep down people wish it could always be sunny.

Me? I’d just like to get my laundry dried.

Isn’t this a fabulous photo by Raúl Díaz? (click to enlarge). He’s a twitter friend and “neighbour” and took this pic today in the centre of Sevilla.

You can see more of his work here:
Fotografiando

research…

17 Wednesday Oct 2012

Posted by azahar in culture, dance, music, sevilla, spain, work

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flamenco, sevilla, spain

This is what Peter and I did last night… more research coming up soon!

Flamenco & Tapas Tours

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