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Notes from Spain podcast no. 36 - Easter in Madrid

by Ben Curtis

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Ben and Marina sit in Madrid’s Plaza de Oriente discussing Easter celebrations, life in the UK, and Fiestas in Madrid.

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Comment from David
Time: April 22, 2006, 11:46 am

Hi There Ben and Marina
Found your pod cast recently and having learnt Spanish up to GCSE level a couple of years ago I find them very interesting to listen to.
Me gusta mucho escuchar!
Carry on the good work.
p.s. Believe me we have had lots of rain up here en el norte.

Comment from Ben
Time: April 24, 2006, 7:54 am

Great, really glad you like it!
Ben

Comment from zoilo
Time: May 18, 2006, 9:35 pm

hi, interesting that you guys mentioned San Isidro, he’s also the patron saint of our barrio in the Philippines.. our fiesta starts May 6th-15th., salamat po!

Pingback from Madrid Travel tips #1 - Best times of year to visit Madrid - Notes from Madrid
Time: February 5, 2007, 6:07 pm

[...] Similar to August, in that all the locals that can afford to leave the city for a break. This time however, a lot of Spaniards from other parts of the country come up to have a look around the capital. The result is a lot of good natured people wandering slowly around a peaceful city. The Easter processions have got nothing on Andalusia, but it’s still possible to see people wandering around in bizarre pointy hats. [...]

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