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Backpacking in Spain
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dyst0pian
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From: Quebec, Canada
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RE: Backpacking in Spain (in reply to dyst0pian)
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Thx for the replies ! I've been reading a lot lately as to where some good penas are located, and i intend on spending as much time in Jerez as i possibly can, seeing as how it seems to have the most developped flamenco-guitar scene. Also i took some spanish lessons in school, i can understand most writing, but conversations will probably be quite a challenge ! oh well, i speak french as my native language, and a lot of the words come from the same roots, so i think in 3 months i can learn a lot , flamenco and language. Anyways thanks a lot for the tips, and the replies ! Its much appreciated, specially since i'm leaving in 3 days
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Date Nov. 27 2005 4:09:57
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RE: Backpacking in Spain (in reply to dyst0pian)
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Go to the flamenco festival in Jerez it's on February Try to buy tickets in advance and the bienal en Sevilla Leo
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Date Nov. 27 2005 15:50:04
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dyst0pian
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If you do a trip to Granada we could hook up with Simon and go visit Anders in his mountain retreat Ya, that would be really sweet, I've read in tourist guides that Granada is a must see, specially the grenade maure, la puerta de la justicia and l'Alhambra. I'll keep you guys posted on this topic about my adventures ! I'm landing in Malagua, and i cant wait to see picasso's house and drink some fine wine . Also Leo, i'm leaving on the 22nd of february in Malagua, is that enough time for the festival de Jerez? I think that would make my trip worth every penny ! Anyways, thanks for the info, i kinda figured tourist posts like these would just annoy most members of the forum
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Date Nov. 27 2005 16:19:45
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One of the great things about this forum is that is not just virtual. Absolutely, I have met Stephen Hill, Kate, Jim Opfer, Emma, Fergusito, our absent friend Melchor, Jonathan, Sean, Estela and Anders. In London, Lewes, Bath, Jerez, Cadiz or Granada. Always worked out fine.
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Date Nov. 27 2005 18:25:41
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RE: Backpacking in Spain (in reply to dyst0pian)
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I can't stress enough the advice one poster mentioned here about learning the language before coming to study Flamenco in Spain, here in Jerez virtually no teachers of cante, toque or baile can explain things in English (or any other language besides andalú for that matter) and I've observed how a recent visitor to the Riad, who spoke no Spanish at all, missed out on so much of what the Jerez flamenco scene has to offer because of the language barrier. If you are coming to Jerez in December, you couldn't pick a better time to find some of the "authenticity" you're seeking in Flamenco. The Festival is for foreigners, soon we'll be in full blown Zambomba season and it is here when some of the best flamenco is heard.
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Date Nov. 28 2005 15:51:47
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dyst0pian
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RE: Backpacking in Spain (in reply to dyst0pian)
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I'm Coming from Quebec, the french part of Canada, so if you think it gets cold in Spain during winter, try working outside at -40 degrees celcius . As far as the language barrier goes, i can't say i'm very good at spanish, but my girlfriend as been learning it for about 3 months, ( altough she's been in portugal for about 2 months now ) and i'm hoping my knowledge of french will help me out a bit . I lived in England for a year, i didnt know a word of english before i moved there, after about 3-4 months of complete immersion ( school, friends, tv etc.... ) i was bilingual. I've heard when your young though you pickup languages a lot faster. Anyways i got a french/spanish dictionnary, and i'm hoping to make the best of it ! Its funny, spanish hospitality is known troughout the world ( must be why you guys have the most tourists per population ) and i didnt expect to find it on a forum, but you guys ( and gals ) really show it's truly a part of your culture . Thanks for the friendly hospitality. I'll keep writing when i get to Malaga ! Maybe people who want to try something familiar will be able to get some info from my experiences.
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Date Nov. 28 2005 17:17:10
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dyst0pian
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hey! Sorry I havent had time to write a lot about my adventure so far, i´ve been pretty busy so far. After arriving in Malaga, i spent about 2 days there didnt find a lot to see. I then went straight to Granada, where there was abviously a lot to see :). i went to the alhambra, saw a couple of flamenco shows, i visited simon ( escribano ). He was really nice, we stayed there for 2 days, had so beer and tapas, played a bit of guitar, he showed me around his really nice quiet village, and shared some insight on life in general. We also visited Anders and his guitar workshop, he was really nice, he showed me how he makes some really beautiful guitars, and even gave us some very good guitar performances by himself ! I´m really enjoying my trip, even if im travelling very cheap, camping with my tent in all kinds of places . I spent some time in san jose, near the beach just relaxing and taking it easy, we also went to san pedro, were theres a small community of hippies living in the woods for free, with a nice beach, and running water, some people have been living there for months ! Anyways, im having a blast, ill write back when i can !
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Date Dec. 17 2005 12:11:05
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