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Imagine looking up at a blanket of stars, the sound of the ocean lapping, and the smell of sea air mixed with sweet pine. Then picture another scene - crowds squealing with excitement, bulls rushing by, and a cup of sangria refreshing your soul.
Today we’re discussing the country of Spain - a place so diverse it may as well be a hundred different destinations in one! Whether you’re here to focus on world class gastronomy, experience local festivals, or just relax in the sun, this dynamic country has it all.
Our guest today is Elena Florez, our partner and Spanish luxury travel expert. Elena explains for us how Spain became such a melting pot of cultures, how that’s affected the country today, and describes some fabulous destinations and experiences.
Make up a plate of jamon and manchego, and enjoy this fun chat with Elena Florez.
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They cover the Black Rifle Coffee Company going public to raise revenue to grow and hire veterans. They smoke the Ramon Allones - Cuba version and drink Andalusia Single Malt Whiskey. They trail off and talk about acquiring cars in this market and how Darrell needs to get one now.
Samsung makes 17% of all semiconductor chips in the world. They are looking to build a fab in the US and Texas is a leading candidate. They smoke the La Perla Habana 1515 and swig Andalusia Single Malt. They consider the absorption of Taiwan into China. No idea how we came to this.
The story of the Reconquista continues into the time of Muhammad V who ruled over Nasrid Granada during her Golden Age. However, just to the north, Muhammad's friend and ally, Peter I of Castile, would be engaged in a series of wars that would affect nearly all the major contestants of Western Europe. While Granada enjoyed prosperity, Castile would be consumed by a massive civil war that would bring about a new dynasty. One that was destined to impact not just the politics of the Iberian peninsula, but the whole world.
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Day 65, Tuesday and Phase 1 of the unlockdown, today stealing from the sun and the return of the peseta.
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Day 65 Stealing from the Sun
We are in Phase 1 of Unlockdown – it is Tuesday and the weather is improving, bringing with it our hay fever. We both suffer from it, I have to say that I didn’t really suffer in the UK, but although we live in the coast, it really gets me for about a month a year.
Some of culprits include the blossom from Olive trees, they do say if you consume the local honey it can help with immunity to hay fever. The local honey is delicious, a bit like a floral toffee. It comes in quite plain jars that have been filled from a great big vat of the stuff.
It is a bit like the water, which tastes delicious if you go to the spring just outside the village, we lived in. Whilst we were living in the village we filled used water bottles with the water, it had a clean sweet taste to it.
I do ponder that with a solar panel array, some batteries, collecting rainwater and going to get spring water, we could almost live off grid. Many rustic fincas do, they get their water from a spring have solar energy and a cesspit for sanitation.
Up until recently it was quite difficult to live off grid as the Spanish Government decided they owned the sun and that should you dare to put up a solar panel, you were heavy taxed and had to compensate the old state power company for “stealing from the sun”
The European Parliament forced the Spanish Government to overturn the tax and now you can put up solar panels, but you do not get compensated for over producing electricity and putting it back into the grid. So, there is a device that, in effect, wastes the excess energy that you produce, stopping it returning into the grid.
Southern Spain is the perfect place to have solar power and on grid installations are becoming much more common, they are the ones that make hay whilst the sun shines and then rely on the grid at night for power.
Day 65 and I have been on a rubbish trip, normally Chris does this, but as I have put on at least 4 kilograms in the last few weeks, I have decided that I really ought to start increasing my exercise regime.
Oddly rather like the excuse that it is Christmas.. so I WILL eat that piece of cake, the Virus has also given some of us an excuse to have that extra glass of wine, eat a whole packet of crisps.
Now I am beginning to notice that my tee-shirts have either shrunk in the wash or are not fitting me as well as they should, I still can’t go to the big Hypermarket and buy more, not in Phase 1.
Tuesday and the big news is that the Government want to make mask wearing obligatory in all confined spaces, so banks, shops, anything inside, and also outside where social distancing is not possible.
I really don’t like the intrusion of my civil liberty to choose what I wear, but on the other hand if it stops me unwittingly passing on the virus then it is no different to being made to wear a seat belt in a car.
But it will be very odd to see newsreaders on the TV wearing masks, having worked in a TV studio, they are very confined spaces! Also, we are allowed in phase 1 to meet up to ten people on the terrace of a local bar or restaurant, that must also mean wearing masks. It is going to make eating and drinking quite difficult.
I think that is the trouble with making anything ‘obligatory’, it often leads to ill thought out law making.
The Bank of Spain has today revised its impact on the virus, they believe the economy is expected to slump anywhere between 9 and 13% with public debt running at 124% and economic activity not to recover until late 2021.
Once again, the Governor of the Bank of Spain is suggesting that Europe helps out with a ‘risk-sharing’ scheme to mitigate the chances of countries like Spain or Italy failing financially.
Well Europe didn’t help Greece out and I guess the same will happen again with Spain, it will be asked to make the country more efficient, offer more opportunities for self-employment, reward its citizens for success rather than punish them with some of the most draconian tax payments in the world.
Somehow, I doubt that either of those scenarios will happen. It is a country that has had persistently high unemployment and relied heavily on international tourism to prop the economy up.
I also doubt we will see the return of the much-loved Peseta, where five thousand pesetas could get you a very nice full English Breakfast with coffee and a small house in the countryside.
There are plans to include International Tourism that would return when the country reaches Phase 4 in mid-June, which would also allow country-wide travel.
Who knows we are only at Day 65, and the days have turned into months, that might well turn into years too.
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We are headed to the larger of the two countries on the Iberian Peninsula for a second time on the podcast. Tune in to learn about Spain!
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A binaural soundscape in the heart of Málaga's old town reveals a lively atmosphere on the Costa del Sol.
A visit to the old royal residence of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. Once under Visigoth and Islamic rule. It was turned into a fortress when the Christians came to power. Used as the site for the Spanish Inquisition. Historic figures have resided here at one time or another.
A trip to Cordoba in Southern Spain is not complete without a visit to La Mezquita. It is a UNESCO world heritage site with a colorful and rich history. Description of the courtyard, interior and the artifacts.
Having been in Spain for the past year, we had to make the decision as to whether to stay on in Seville or find a new destination to be based out of. This podcast covers the reasons why we made the decision to prolong our stay in this fabulous Andalusia capital.
Description of the royal palace in Seville, the Real Alcazar, the various halls and rooms. The Moorish and Christian design and origins. This was also a filming site for the "Game of Thrones" fifith season.
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