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Oh What a Lovely War

I am often asked how and why my interest in World War One began. The first long playing record I bought was the Joan Littlewood production  of Oh What A Lovely War in 1964. Yesterday in the car I listened to the whole of it. It starred two actors who are hardly known these days but huge talents: [...]

October 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Wrapping up

My first trip to Andalusia was successful and I would repeat it. Next time, having seen Córdoba and Granada, I would head south from Sevilla to Ronda and Malaga. Because of the extreme summer heat when the temperature reaches 50 degrees I would only go in October again. I was fortunate to be in [...]

October 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

A la Colthard/ Eslava, Casa Robles, Flamenco Show

At Bob Tickler’s suggestion I flew out for a couple of days. I have always been a fan of Spanish cuisine in general and Andalusian in particular. They have exported the concept of tapas to the shared platter and at its best and Eslava is the best it’s as imaginative a cuisine as you [...]

October 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

Sevilla-lisation

I had a free day in Sevilla before a French friend Valerie was due to join me. I still had to see the interior of the cathedral but chose instead to do what I enjoy most namely to wander around the city going wherever I choose. I set off in the direction of the bull ring. I have mixed views on [...]

October 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

Back to Sevilla

I enjoyed Córdoba and the Mezquita was memorable but 2 days there is sufficient. My original plan was to go from there to Granada to see the Alhambra and I admit I was miffed when my travelling companion who appears to be at her elderly mother’s beck and call changed her (and our) plans as [...]

October 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

Córdoba.

Yesterday we travelled to Córdoba on the fast train know as the Renfe. My friend advised me to buy a “seniores railcardos” for 6 euros which resulted in a fare reduction to 40 euros for the return ticket too. We sat in standard with comfy seats with plenty of legroom and there was a [...]

October 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

Tales of the Alhambra

I suspect many people’s grasp of Spanish history starts and ends with El Cid, with some fleeting nod to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, who united Spain in 1492 and sent Christopher Columbus on his way to the Americas. Those with parents born in the 20th century may have experienced a [...]

October 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: QPR 1 Fulham 2

My previous post, arguing that things were not as bad as many fans felt, proved correct with 2 away wins in a week and these accomplished with a growing injury list. Added to long term absentee Lucas Piazon, and we don’t know when he will return, Tom Cairney and yet to start Soares, we have [...]

September 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

Getting around Seville

Getting around Seville is no easy matter. However well you prep and map plan, once in the winding streets, often very narrow and lacking signage, you soon are lost. It’s just as well the Sevillans seem a friendly sort as they must be asked many times a day “What is the way to?” [...]

September 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

Seville explored

Given the extreme difficulty I had in locating my room, I decided to take all necessary precautions when I left it at 8.00am yesterday. I packed enough victuals into my backpack to last a day and, singing Keep Right On  To The End Of The Road by Sir Harry Lauder, set off confidently from my room. [...]

September 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

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