Spain- Caves
SPAIN: As you may know, the name of my website–The Spanish Cave–has its roots in the year I was moved into a tiny classroom with…
Recipes- Central America
Food from Central America and beyond to make at home with your family. Turn on the radio to a Spanish station, and have fun! Note that…
Atlantean & Basque
My initial encounter with the Basque language (Euskara) was a bit of a shock, particularly since I was in Spain and, well, expected Spanish/ Castellano…
Spain- La Sagrada Familia
SPAIN: La Sagrada Familia is an enormous basilica in Barcelona, Spain, designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. Construction began in 1882, but was halted in 1936…
Southern Spain- Andalucía
The unrelenting Spanish sun beat down on me as I wiped the sweat from my forehead for the umpteenth time, wondering what in the world…
Spain- Tapas
SPAIN: An exciting part of traveling is getting to see and try different types of foods. What is “normal” to you is “strange” to others,…
Spain- La Alhambra
SPAIN: La Alhambra is a famous fort/ palace with beautiful gardens in southern Spain and a rich history. In class, students learn that Spanish and…
Spain- Joan Miró
SPAIN: Artwork by Joan Miró and a watercolor copy by a student. Look at THIS VIDEO PAINTING and THIS VIDEO PAINTING to understand what he sees. “For me an…
Spain- 1715 Shipwreck
CUBA/SPAIN: It is the year 1715–King Felipe V wants his treasure, and he wants it now. As a result, he demands that his Spanish fleet…
Spain- El Prado
SPAIN: El Prado in Madrid, Spain is one of the most famous museums in the world, housing over 27,000 objects and artworks. In fact, it…
Spain- Bullfighting
SPAIN: Pamplona, Spain is perhaps most famous for its celebration of San Fermín and the annual Running of the Bulls. This tradition, although a huge…
Spain- El Camino
SPAIN: The Camino de Santiago is a 500-mile hike across northern Spain. It takes about 30 days to complete on foot. You carry everything you…
Spain- Don Quijote
SPAIN: Don Quijote de La Mancha is a world-renowned, 900-page novel from Spain, written by Miguel de Cervantes way back in the 1600’s. Centuries later,…
Spain- La Tomatina
SPAIN: La Tomatina is a famous tomato-throwing fight that takes place every August in Spain. Tens of thousands of visitors flock to the city of…
Summer Packet 2017
My Dearest Friends: As most of you know, I will not be returning next year. I have loved teaching here, but I also love learning…
Links
- Songs- Spain
- Making Bobbin Lace (Spain)
- Mapa de España, All About Spain: The Regions
- Atlas Obscura- All Places in Spain
- Real Madrid C.F.
- Churros (article), Churros (recipe), Flan – Dessert, Salmorejo Recipe (Spain), Andalusian Gazpacho (Spain)
- Metro (subway) – Madrid, Renfe (train) – Madrid
- Paseo del Prado (Madrid), Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas, España
- Cave of Altamira
- Human Towers of Cataluyna (Spain)
- Juzcar, The Spanish Village- Blue Smurf Town (Spain)
- Color Colorcito Tag Game (Spain), Chapas Game (Spain), 11 Traditional Spanish Games (Spain), More Games (Spain)
- Fiestas más populares (España), La Navidad en España
- Eating Grapes- New Year’s Eve (Spain)
- 25 costumbres españolas (Spain)
- Ratón Pérez
- El oso y el Madroño/ The Bear and the Strawberry Tree (Spain)
- The Black Beaches of La Palma, Breña Baja (Spain)
- Flamenco Spanish Guitar- Acoustic (Spain)
- Art with Mati and Dada- Antoni Gaudí | Kids Animated Short Stories in English
- Gaudí- Salamander
- Our Journey to Spain- International Cuisine & History
- Gymnastics- Sara Moro, Barra; Gymnastics- Sara Moro, Beam; Gymnastics- Sara Moro, Montage
- Casares, Spain
- Spain’s La Palma Volcano (fotos)
- Gaudi Salamander
- Metro System- Spain
- 5 Most Festive Cities in Spain
LINKS: National Anthem, La Roja Baila, Rompe Ralph (Auryn)
SPAIN- Southern Spain
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