Monthly Archives: February 2012

John Lennon in Almería

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Robert Bovington

John Lennon wrote “Strawberry Fields Forever” in Almería. He got inspiration for the song in 1966, during the six weeks he spent filming “How I won the war”. He recorded the first demos of “Strawberry Fields Forever” at a large … Continue reading →

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Albéniz – Echoes of Spain

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Robert Bovington

Isaac Albéniz was born in Catalonia in 1860 and was a child prodigy. He started playing music, particularly the piano, from the age of four and, when only nine years old, ran away to Central America. He didn’t return to … Continue reading →

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The Alcazaba Almería – an article by Robert Bovington

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Robert Bovington

The Alcazaba is an enormous fortress that dominates the city of Almería, standing as it does on a hill overlooking the town and the sea. It was built in the tenth century but over the centuries it has had further … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 14, 2012 by Robert Bovington

A nice little article by Ambersol about Teteria Almedina, a Moroccan tea house in Almería. I’ve been there in the past and can confirm that it is a pleasant place to have afternoon tea.

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Posted on February 13, 2012 by Robert Bovington

I enjoyed this little article about Almería…

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Almería – iglesia san pedro

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Robert Bovington

Named after St. Peter, it was one of three parish churches founded by the ‘Catholic Monarchs’, the others being San Juan (St. John) and Santiago (St. James). An earthquake destroyed it in 1790 but the present day church, built in … Continue reading →

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Sierra Nevada

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Robert Bovington

Originally posted on Martyn Thompson Photography:
With all the snow very much in the news just now I thought it was time I went off in search of some so yesterday, Amber & I set off to the Sierra Nevada.…

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Los Baños de Sierra Alhamilla (Almería)

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Robert Bovington

Los Baños de Sierra Alhamilla is a small village dominated by the spa hotel, situated next to primitive but nevertheless attractive houses amidst an oasis of palm trees. An attractive indoor garden was set in a central courtyard. It was … Continue reading →

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Las Alpujarras is the area of picturesque white villages that cling to the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. It is a nature lover’s delight. Torrents cascading down from the frozen summits of the high Sierra have cut deep ravines … Continue reading →

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Robert Bovington | 2 Comments