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Thanks for the heads-up on that. The wife and I love his show and books. I didn't care much for his last episode from Barcalona. The DVD is set!
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World Travel Forum
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Are the Canaries old volcanic islands? The first picture looks like an old calderra.
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Spain Related Media
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pednar, yes they are great videos......
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Madrid Blog Commentary
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Old people are special, old we will get there too. I am patient with them, and learn a lot too.
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Madrid Blog Commentary
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I just got back from Chueca and I have to say my patience was tested by slow mowing older people . But also ladies from the Carribean Latino countries .... No hurry whatsover which is a GOOD thing except if you´re behind them . I plonk myself down a
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Madrid Blog Commentary
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Originally posted by: Silver Traveler Just made it to the blog page - usually just on the message board to get the news...and found Old People Walk Slow, March, 2010...a great article :-) :-) Not as old as those in the people, but I do stop to smel
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Thanks for the notice...will look for the program here in Georgia
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thanks so much for the update La Historiadora! I can't wait to see it.
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He´s am amazing guy with an amazing mix of culture from the USA to France . I´ll look forward to that !
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Food, Drink, & Entertainment
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He didnt have much luck with his bulls, but its all good experience and hopefully he will have a better luck with his sorteo in Madrid. I felt sorry for him afterwards , the hotel is right on the ring at Arganda ,and have a capea after the bullfight
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Cant wait to see it , im a Fan of Anthony's shows and books, I wonder when it will make it to the UK
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Spain Related Media
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Hi everyone, Just thought I'd let you know that the newest episode of "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" will feature Madrid. The show will debut this Monday, September 13, at 10:00 Eastern Time on the Travel Channel. I really enjoy his
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Food, Drink, & Entertainment
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oh yes chorizo is glorious, get my original here from a spanish expat store. My father does it in an omelette , wonderful, you can do it in cider ,the Asturian way as Steve mentioned, but also in beer try Mahou ::) Cheers
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Packing
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El Corte Ingles or any Phone House store in Madrid will do it for you.
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Transportation
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the one here was nothing, roads were clean, now planning another for the 23rd, I guess it has been designated STRIKE MONTH IN EUROPE Lol!
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Food, Drink, & Entertainment
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I´ve never seen an opportunity to cook chorizo ... The only self-cooking place i´ve been to is a restaurant called Urogallo ( Metro Lago ) . Right by the lake where you cook your own steak .. absolutely superb . In many of the Asturian sidrerías in
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Packing
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You can buy your sim card in El Corte Inglés or wherever cell phone shop you want (vodafone, movistar, orange or yoigo). I'd recommend you to go to The Phone House shop where you can buy a sim card from one of these companies and perhaps you can get
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Packing
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I need to resurrect this topic, please. I don't have time to pre-order the sim to be sent to the house before I leave. Would you still suggest El Corte Ingles as the best place to purchase one? Is any cell provider better than others?
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Food, Drink, & Entertainment
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A year or so ago I was in Vitoria-Gasteiz and had a chorizo tapa that I loved. It was a small piece of sausage that I cooked myself at the bar. They had a little pig-shaped holder that they poured some sort of high proof alcohol in the bottom, lit
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Transportation
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Word on the street is there will be a "general strike" in all of Spain on 29 September. Great. Wonder how far-reaching that'll be and who all will participate. Saludos, MadridMan
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Working In Spain
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This is all good information as I'll have to renew mine next year. Sounds a lot easier/faster than renewing a Spanish DNI card, that's for sure. Saludos, MadridMan
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Working In Spain
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I think the embassy in Madrid has a fotomat for those who need photographs. I think they also have an expedited service (same day?) for around 90€.
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Shopping
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look here http://www.pereruela.net/ you'll have an idea,I think they sell in madrid but I'm not sure...Perhaps, with an email informing you? although you can always buy in the shops of Chinese, but will break in two days
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About Spain
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Thanks for the posting Steve. I have seen dogs in numerous bars and cafes through-out Spain ... but rarely in Madrid. I still figure some day I WILL be able to live in Spain (fingers crossed) and can't really imagine not having a dog. Good for you
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Any luck yet finding the Crock Pot? If so, where did you buy it? Saludos, MadridMan
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