“A ver si tomamos algo” is perhaps the most ambiguous sentence in the Spanish language. Roughly translated as “Maybe we could have a drink together some day,” it
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El Pardo – walking in Madrid, good restaurants, and more
Here’s a fun fact you probably didn’t know: over 25% of the area within Madrid’s city limits is a nature reserve. Here’s another one: we have one of
Wall Street Intsitute, Madrid: “Spain needs que you hables inglés de verdad”
Here’s something I found here in the barrio. Nice ad, huh? “Spain needs que you hables inglés de verdad.” Yes, right here in Madrid, Wall Street Institute is making their
Blackface and Red Snapper: A Spanish Christmas
Spanish Christmas never seems to end: here in Spain, the Christmas season actually extends past the 6th of January, when Spaniards celebrate Epiphany. The evening of the 5th
Austerity Chronicles, November 2012: Garbage Srike
It looks like they’ve cleaned this up by now, but at this time yesterday, the whole sidewalk outside my building was blocked by trash, and part of the
American High School Teachers vs Spanish High School Teachers
Can you spot the seven differences between American high school teachers and Spanish high school teachers? It’s easy… Just read on: American High School Teacher Of course you’re
Just another surreal night in Madrid
Yesterday was the 3rd General Strike of the current crisis. I went to work because honestly, I don’t want to go to protests, and staying home to watch
Typical Spanish Shepherd Outfits, Trashumancia 2012
Typical Spanish outfits, at the Trashumancia, October 2012. Madrid, Spain.
Pastor con Bota, Trashumancia Madrid 2012
Old man in shepherd outfit with “bota” (old-school Spanish wineskin). Trashumancia, Madrid, October 2012. Note: Spanish people don’t usually dress like this, in case you’re wondering.
Black Sheep, Trashumancia, Madrid
Black sheep knows what’s up. Trashumancia Madrid, October 28, 2012.
