See that little red spot at the bottom? That’s us! It’s now just over 24 hours since we knew for sure that our next Prime Minister would be Mariano Rajoy, leader of the PP – the Conservative Popular Party. With…
20N: some handy statistics
Here are some (very) quick facts and figures about the Spanish Election: which takes place today. Main parties Percentage of vote PP (Partido Popular, Conservatives) are expected to win: 45% Seats expected to win: 190-195 Percentage of vote PSOE (Partido…
Fear and repression in Franco’s Spain
Last week I saw two new films about Spain under Franco’s dictatorship. Both were dominated, predictably, by the recurrent themes of injustice, incarceration, abuse and human suffering. Both had a strong Andalucian connection: one was set and filmed here; the…
(Finally) converted to the cult of the iphone
After two years of deliberation over handset prices, different tariffs and networks, and wondering whether it was really just an overpriced triumph of design over content and style over substance, I finally have an iphone. Yes, I know I’m very late…
Sunday in the countryside: lakes and mountains, toros bravos and pata negra cochinos
Yesterday we decided to make the most of the beautiful weather and head off into the Sierra Norte, to see the lakes near Guillena. This area is about 40 minutes’ drive from Seville. As usual, we had no idea where…