Posts Tagged ‘Novelda’
- In: guest posts | Spain | Travel
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I am a guest on Sue Vincent´s blog where I share information and pictures of a unique sanctuary I´ve visited here in Spain. Sue´s blog is very interesting with many great posts. Check it out.
Spain is well known for its fascinating cathedrals such as La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, The Mesquite in Cordoba and the Cathedral of Seville to name a few. Besides the well-known religious structures, there are many smaller places of worship tucked away in villages, mountains and locations not often frequented by tourists. I love discovering these as they have their own distinctive personalities and are certainly worth a visit.
Sue has graciously agreed for me to be a guest on her blog so I can tell you about a few of these lesser known churches in Spain we have discovered, not far from where we live. One of the most unique being the Sanctuary of Santa Maria Magdalena near Novelda, in Alicante province, only an hour drive from our place.
Although I love scouring old sites, this delightful example of Spanish Art Nouveau, was built between 1918 and 1946, so…
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Fun with Bob and Jayne!
Posted on: October 16, 2016
- In: People | Spain
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As much fun as we are having here in Spain, we do miss our friends and family back in Canada. So when friends come to visit, it is pretty special. We were delighted when my bestie Jayne, and her hubby, Bob, came to spend a week with us in September. We had so much fun together, as we always do, and did lots of catching up. There was beach time and shopping time, as well as visits to historic sites and a Roman and Carthaginian festival. We hung out with gladiators and ate tapas, paella and much more delicious Spanish food. My hubby was happy to drive us to many interesting places.
Jayne at the market, stopping to smell the flowers
Jayne and Bob enjoying the Mediterranean.
An evening walk on the beach.
Hanging out with gladiators at the Roman Fiesta
Romans and archers
by a mural in Cartagena
The amazing church at Novelda, designed by a student of Gaudi.
Old friends in Spain
Coffee at the mall after serious shopping
Relaxing by the sea in Torrevieja
Ice cream in Torrevieja. That was the small size!
Of course, Dot loved Jayne
Jayne is an English girl from Nottingham who has lived in Canada for a long time. She was the first friend I made when I moved to Vancouver in 1989. We have done some fun things together over the years. I am so glad she came to visit me in Spain. Jayne and her husband had a great time and loved our new relaxed life.
Jayne is having surgery on October 18. She is such a positive individual, I know she will be fine. But I would like to ask you to please send some positive thoughts and prayers her way.
Jayne in Spain
Isn´t it great to get together with a long time friend!
