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After talking English to Spaniards for over 15 hrs per day for 7 days, we are still smiling. Or is it because of the wine that's making Jesus, Lisa, Therese, and me smile?
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Updated Dec 24, 2004
Me posing with Pamila, an expat in Madrid. Soon she will own her own place in the Goya district :)
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Updated Dec 24, 2004
Patricia and Maria shows off the more complicated moves. This is where Glynn and Kiwi Rob gets lost in learning Sevillana.
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Updated Dec 24, 2004
Spaniards Bea, Jesus, and Emilio are having a discussion... I hope they're speaking in English.
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Updated Dec 24, 2004
Not knowing where to put the candid shots from Barco de Avila, I decided to dump some of them in the Local Custom tips section.
During one of the entertainment hour, Chris shows us how to roll a cigarette.
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Updated Dec 24, 2004
Nathan demontrating self defense techniques with Sarah's help.
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Updated Dec 24, 2004
Libby showing her manly side.
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Updated Dec 24, 2004
Mayte, Therese, Claire, and Ruth at the bridge.
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Updated Dec 24, 2004
Kiwi Rob shows Glynn the proper way to start off the Sevillana. You put your right foot in, you put your ...
Updated Feb 25, 2004
Kiwi Rob, Therese, and me relaxing on the final night.
Written Feb 25, 2004
Reviews and photos of El Barco de Ávila attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for El Barco de Ávila sightseeing.
Kiwi Rob, Therese, and me relaxing on the final night.
Q: DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS BUS TRANSPORT FROM MADRID TO AVILA ON SUNDAYS AND WHAT TIME OF DAY? ALSO, CAN YOU TRAVEL BY BUS...
A: There´ll be buses all day, so don´t worry. What I don´t know are the timetables. However, trains will also work between Madrid-Avila and Segovia-Madrid (and I think it is...
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I was in Barco de Avila along the Gredos mountain range from Jan 23-Jan 30, 2004. I was involved in an English immersion program where English-speaking people can volunteer, in exchange for room and...
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Barco De Avila- escape to the Gredos Sierras
A 2 hour drive from Madrid . In the mountains ...a historic town and quaint . Famous for their beans( thought I would throw that in)...seriously though, this area is receiving more attention from city...
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An unusual and great experience
We spent a marvelous week in Spain at the VaughanTown program meeting and talking with about 15 Spanish folks as well as an equal number of native English speakers from about 6 countries. To assist......
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