Lori Needleman´s Pregón: 15 de febrero 2013 Mujeres y hombres de Teruel, gentes que llegáis de todos los puntos del Reino y aun de más lejos, en nombre de la Villa os doy la bienvenida a las Bodas de Isabel de Segura, para vivir de cerca la mayor historia de amor que jamás haya sido contada.…
The Little Italian Village That Could: With the long winter lingering, my memories return to a quick jaunt from Spain to Italy last summer. Having visited Italy in the past, my favorite traveling companion and I decided this time to venture to Cinque Terre, which consists of five little picturesque villages on the northwestern part of…
What are your Favorite Festivals in Spain? Spain has a plethora of festivals. Almost every weekend there´s something being celebrated. Through exploration and with the participation of guest writers, we will explore and learn about each region´s customs and festivals. Join us on this journey… Popular Festivals January 6th: El Día de Los Reyes Magos (The…
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain is much like throwing a party and only one guest arrives. I remember going home for the holidays, having the house decorated with lights, poinsettias and a Christmas Tree. Friends and family all around, playing pool or cards, eating a ton. The food spread on the table was plentiful from a big…
So Why ¨98 and ¾¨ You May Ask? Interpretation of Dr. Seuss´ Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Lori Needleman As we travel through a magical world, Exotic places far and near, Steer ourselves clear of things that frighten, make us lonely or feel less than holy. As with life´s ups… and downs, We´ll…
I walked home returning from the Sunday ¨la comida¨ with a fast gait hoping to miss the summer rainfall. When the rain starts, it usually hits quite fast – sometimes with violent hail! When this happens everyone stops and usually gets stuck in La Plaza Torico until it passes. I love stormy days during…
While not everyone loves Valentine’s Day, imagine jumping on a flight to Spain and spending February 14th transported to the Middle Ages. That’s what it’s like during Las Bodas de Isabel de Segura, a festival dedicated to celebrating the love between two 13th-century young lovers known as Los Amantes de Teruel. Years ago, I was stuck…
Lori Needleman, Pregonera de Las Bodas de Isabel 2013 (original de La Revista XVII Edición de Las Bodas de Isabel de Segura) Lori Needleman, con su acento inequívocamente americano, fue en 2013 la encargada de dar la bienvenida a los asistentes a Las Bodas de Isabel desde el balcón de la que fue Casa de…