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Hola evariabodiala!
That's "Hello everybody!" in Spanish*. The Spanish never answered back, I think they were a bit stuck up.
The Spanish language wasn't the only thing I found over the holidays, I also learnt some Korean**, discovered an ancient palace, saw Michael Jackson, acquired (then lost) a taste for churros, and picked up a nice work ethic called "Siesta".
All of these experiences and more made for a very interesting Christmas and New Year. However, I am painfully aware that "What I Did In My Holidays" can be much less exciting for those who experience it by email. So, instead I will provide you with a short review by an independent author who's name bears an uncanny resemblance to mine:
What Damen Did In His Holiday - A Review
by D.J. Jazzy Joe
"The business of reading emails from loved ones - detailing every triviality of a journey - is a painful yet necessary affair. Not only does one feel a certain sense of duty to their friend or relation, but there is also a degree of fear that one day that person will talk of a certain place, a country perhaps, and you will have to admit that, no, you didn't read beyond the 2nd paragraph.
Not so in Damen Joe's brilliant account, "Spain? No Pain!". With absolute clarity, Damen is able to capture the vibe and culture of modern Spain in a time of upheaval and revolution. At a time when 2006 overturned 2005 - Damen was there to record it. At a time when the siesta became a fiesta - Damen was there to take part.
This journalism is of a kind rarely seen and sorely missed in today's humdrum of oil wars, espionage and suicide bombers. A highly recommended romp through the highs and lows of a country that drank one too many festive spirits.
5 Ole!'s *****"
How could you NOT read it? Click "here" to see the Spain pics:
*Disclaimer: "evariabodiala" is not a word. The author takes no responsibility for bodily harm caused by its use or misuse.
**The Korean I learnt was "Pegopa" and it means hungry. I thought it was Spanish for half of our trip in Spain.
That's "Hello everybody!" in Spanish*. The Spanish never answered back, I think they were a bit stuck up.
The Spanish language wasn't the only thing I found over the holidays, I also learnt some Korean**, discovered an ancient palace, saw Michael Jackson, acquired (then lost) a taste for churros, and picked up a nice work ethic called "Siesta".
All of these experiences and more made for a very interesting Christmas and New Year. However, I am painfully aware that "What I Did In My Holidays" can be much less exciting for those who experience it by email. So, instead I will provide you with a short review by an independent author who's name bears an uncanny resemblance to mine:
What Damen Did In His Holiday - A Review
by D.J. Jazzy Joe
"The business of reading emails from loved ones - detailing every triviality of a journey - is a painful yet necessary affair. Not only does one feel a certain sense of duty to their friend or relation, but there is also a degree of fear that one day that person will talk of a certain place, a country perhaps, and you will have to admit that, no, you didn't read beyond the 2nd paragraph.
Not so in Damen Joe's brilliant account, "Spain? No Pain!". With absolute clarity, Damen is able to capture the vibe and culture of modern Spain in a time of upheaval and revolution. At a time when 2006 overturned 2005 - Damen was there to record it. At a time when the siesta became a fiesta - Damen was there to take part.
This journalism is of a kind rarely seen and sorely missed in today's humdrum of oil wars, espionage and suicide bombers. A highly recommended romp through the highs and lows of a country that drank one too many festive spirits.
5 Ole!'s *****"
How could you NOT read it? Click "here" to see the Spain pics:
*Disclaimer: "evariabodiala" is not a word. The author takes no responsibility for bodily harm caused by its use or misuse.
**The Korean I learnt was "Pegopa" and it means hungry. I thought it was Spanish for half of our trip in Spain.
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