Monthly Archives: April 2016

Croquettes at the Alhambra

Posted on April 23, 2016 by scatterbrook

In coming to Granada, the focus of our Andalucian campaign was to visit the fabled Alhambra. Fabled, due to the very popular Tales of the Alhambra written by Washington Irving in 1829. He was an adventurous writer and diplomat (American … Continue reading →

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Cordoba

Posted on April 19, 2016 by scatterbrook

Cordoba is the loveliest place at this time of year. Busloads of tourists are easily swallowed up and dispersed among cute little blue and white alleyways. There is always space at the corner tavernas and cafes to sit, lean back, … Continue reading →

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Ham, bells, wine and Pirates in Seville

Posted on April 13, 2016 by scatterbrook

The move from Morocco back to the other side of the Med was quite easy as we are travelling light this trip. Encumbered more by technology than underwear. Touched down in Malaga for a couple of days. In a strange … Continue reading →

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Artisans of Morocco

Posted on April 7, 2016 by scatterbrook

  A long tradition of craft can be useful. When the owners of our riad came to repair the badly damaged very old tiled flooring (possibly damaged by donkey feet) they found that tiles of the same shape and colour … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Medina

Posted on April 2, 2016 by scatterbrook

  To relive the exotic romance of the period a thousand years before the French occupied North Africa a hundred years ago, bringing their baguettes and patisserie, where better than the Medina of Fes, Morocco. No cars, no American Burger … Continue reading →

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