“The universe, (which others call the Library), is made up of an indefinite, and perhaps infinite, number of hexagonal corridors, with shafts of ventilation in the center enclosed by very low rails. From any corridor, one can see the floors above and below, interminably… Like all men in the Library, I’ve traveled in my youth;Continue reading “Los libros y la noche”
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The Art of Letter Writing
Photo: Letter from Federico García Lorca to his friend Melchor, about his “poetic mission” Good movies inspire the kind of conversation which make afternoon walks seem airy and timeless. Especially through the charming neighborhood of Chamberí, past its old-fashioned bars and its streets full of madrileños going about their Sunday routines. We had just seenContinue reading “The Art of Letter Writing”
Things are heating up in Spain
After grabbing a coffee next to Retiro Park yesterday I decided to wander on down towards the center, was about to bypass Sol to catch the bus back home, but decided to do a little more walking towards the heart of Madrid, site of the famous (and adorable) Madrid bear statue. I wasn´t really surprisedContinue reading “Things are heating up in Spain”
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