Blogs in January 1970

Homage to Barcelona 1st January 1970

A sympathetic look at the history of Barcelona, its art, culture, cafe culture, churches. A delight for anyone who wants a bit more depth about the place they are visiting. Very readable.

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The Monk 1st January 1970

Ambrosio, the superior of the Capuchins in Madrid succumbs to temptations with one of his pentitents but ends up killing a her, so that he avoids discovery. Nevertheless he is discovered, tortured by the Spanish Inquisition and is sentenced...

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The Assassin’s Mark 1st January 1970

September 1938. Spain’s Civil War has been raging for two years, the outcome still in the balance. But rebel General Franco is so confident of winning that he has opened up battlefield tourism along the country’s north coast. Jack...

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Ich bin dann mal weg. Meine reise auf dem Jakobsweg 1st January 1970

11 kilos on his back, Hape Kerkeling set out on the road to Santiago de Compostela. Any doubts disappear over the 800km or so, and he writes a delightful travelogue of his undertaking. In German.

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Sleeping Arrangements 1st January 1970

Chloe needs a holiday. She’s sick of making wedding dresses and her partner is having trouble at work. Her wealthy friend Gerard has offered the loan of his luxury villa in Spain – perfect. Hugh is not a happy...

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