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virtualpatrick Says: On the way to Barco de Avila, the bus stopped for a view of the walled city of Avila.Avila is the birthplace of Saint Teresa and the walls of the city are perfectly preserved. It's about 1 1/2 hrs from Madrid and a litle over an hour from Barco de Avila.
virtualpatrick Says: Explore various churches throughout the town and compare/contrast the architecture.One of the interesting I saw was an electronic candle rack. You put money in and an electronic candle lights up. I guess it poses less of a fire hazard but it will take a while for me to get...
Tapas Bars along Plaza Espana: Tapas Bars along Plaza Espana
virtualpatrick Says: The main square at Barco de Avila is called Plaza Espana. Along each of the "walls" surrounding the plaza is a tapas bar. The largest one is called Cafe Espana which even has a fireplace to keep you warm; although you may have to listen to REM's music which seems to be...
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: 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?*** For more pictures, click on the link pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 which should be towards the bottom of the...
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Me posing with Pamila, an expat in Madrid. Soon she will own her own place in the Goya district :)*** For more pictures, click on the link pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 which should be towards the bottom of the page. ***
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Patricia and Maria shows off the more complicated moves. This is where Glynn and Kiwi Rob gets lost in learning Sevillana.*** For more pictures, click on the link pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 which should be towards the bottom of the page. ***
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Nathan demontrating self defense techniques with Sarah's help.*** For more pictures, click on the link pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 which should be towards the bottom of the page. ***
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Libby showing her manly side.*** For more pictures, click on the link pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 which should be towards the bottom of the page. ***
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Mayte, Therese, Claire, and Ruth at the bridge.*** For more pictures, click on the link pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 which should be towards the bottom of the page. ***
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Spaniards Bea, Jesus, and Emilio are having a discussion... I hope they're speaking in English.*** For more pictures, click on the link pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 which should be towards the bottom of the page. ***
Candid pictures from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: 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.*** For more pictures, click on the link pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 which...
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Kiwi Rob shows Glynn the proper way to start off the Sevillana. You put your right foot in, you put your ...
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Kiwi Rob, Therese, and me relaxing on the final night.
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Me and Libby in a funky shot composition.
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: After the final dinner, the Spaniards presented the Anglos with a bottle of Spanish wine from the Avila region. Then Sarah sang for the group accompanied by Rob on the acoustic guitar.
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Guillermo showing the toothpick trick to Reuben, Aitor, and Libby.
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Sarah entertain us with her accapella singing.
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Doug knows all about rocks :)
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: On the final entertainment night, Ruth recites a poem she made about her mother.
Candid shot from Englishtown Team 51 @ Gredos
virtualpatrick Says: Me posing with Blanca (or was it her twin sister?)
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Kathleen shows the group how to prepare a horse by using Danny as a substitute.
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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