As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning
by Ben Curtis
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No travel writer loved walking as much as Laurie Lee. With no Spanish and nothing to support him but his violin, Lee manages to cross Spain on foot, narrowly avoiding death from dehydration on the way. With Spain on the brink of war, he finds a country desperately clinging on to the last vestiges of stability. He finally ends up in a fishing village in Andalusia, where he too gets involved in the unfolding events. Beautiful descriptions of landscapes and lives told in Lee’s famous lyrical tones, and a journey we would all love to make. If you enjoy this, then don’t forget the sequel, A Moment of War. Pick up a copy at: Amazon.co.uk (Europe)  Amazon.com (USA)  |
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Posted: February 1st, 2006 under Escape artists and Travelogues, Spain Books.
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Comment from Ben
Time: April 12, 2006, 10:11 am
I read this book this summer before my trip to Andalucia–it was a wonderful introduction to the region! As I traveled comfortably by bus, I thought of the author’s own travels on foot in the hot sun. This book added a lot of depth and history to my journey. If you’re headed to Andalucia, check it out!
Jackie, San Francisco
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