Weird
A real traffic sign on the road from Santa Fe to Albuquerque
(New Mexico, USA)
[from fim]
Now listening… 
Chingon – Malagueña Salerosa
Add comment September 18th, 2004
Archive for September, 2004
Blade Runner
| I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
[from Ridley Scott's Blade Runner]
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Add comment September 17th, 2004
Once again
I carry a guitar on my shoulder
a mountain of astonishment, ash in my voice.
I have two signed songs,
one is poisoned and the other wants your love.
I keep a nook in my soul
that remembers your face as nobody saw it.
I laugh, cry, don’t care less about anything for the sake of us two.
a mountain of astonishment, ash in my voice.
I have two signed songs,
one is poisoned and the other wants your love.
I keep a nook in my soul
that remembers your face as nobody saw it.
I laugh, cry, don’t care less about anything for the sake of us two.
I live in a garden with no mallows
a hallway with no lounges, your friendship fifth C.
I ask your oblivion to forget me
but it’s well known it won’t concede it.
I walk as always wandering
about some stage and you won’t believe it.
I knew you were lying and everything for the sake of us two.
And once again we’ll be two strangers.
Once again I’ll hurt ourselves.
Once again I’m in the bottom of pain.
And once again, you and me, for the sake of us two.
There’s a corner in my bed
that doesn’t understand anything and asks after you.
There’s a half of myself that complains
and another that doesn’t let me escape from pain.
I’m dreadfully blind
and it won’t be the first time it starts again.
Because you’re not by my side any more for the sake of us two.
And once again we’ll be two strangers.
Once again I’ll hurt ourselves.
Once again I’m in the bottom of pain.
And once again, you and me…
And once again we’ll be two strangers.
Once again I’ll hurt ourselves.
Once again I’m in the bottom of pain.
And once again, you and me, for the sake of us two.
For the sake of us two.
Otra vez by Coti
Add comment September 16th, 2004
A break in Sigüenza
| The last bit of Spain I visited just before moving to London was Sigüenza. This medieval village is famous for its relaxed atmosphere and tasty gastronomy. It also features a gorgeous Parador whose restaurant has magnificient views and arguably serves the best food in town. |  |
Add comment September 13th, 2004
To: England – From: Sweden
| April 1654: Queen Christina of Sweden and Oliver Cromwell sign a trade agreement to guarantee cooperation between Sweden and Britain.
April 2004: From Sweden: the cream of Swedish and British musicians playing Swedish and British music in around 30 concerts over 14 months. Another good source of information for all Swedes visiting or living in London is londonsvenskar.com. |
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3 comments September 8th, 2004
Unfair trading
| The Euro is such a benefit for those of us who frequently travel around the continent… I understand some countries have special affection to their past and want to keep their own currency. No problem so far.
What I do not understand is why on Earth some entities insist on making unfair profit from something as simple as currency exchange. This is especially true in England, where my bank’s currency exchange commission is as high as 2.75%. To illustrate this, for every 100€ I send from my bank account in Spain the bank here in the UK keeps almost 3€, not including the fees for receiving an international order (ha!). I have never seen such astronomical fees anywhere in the continent. My bank in Spain charges nothing for sending Euro transfers to any country in the EU. And 0.2% for currency exchange. Yeah, that’s ten times less than the equivalent in the UK. Amazing. Basically, some banks here in the UK charge you for breathing. |
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Now listening… Estopa – Luna lunera
2 comments September 6th, 2004
Javea, Benidorm, Alicante & Torrevieja
| An update of last summer holidays…
Javea had by far the most attractive beach we visited in the province. A bit too touristy maybe. But not as crowded as Benidorm, which I didn’t like very much. Alicante was unexpectedly relaxing and offered an impressive night life. And, finally, Torrevieja, where we tasted the best vegetarian food in the province. |
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Now listening… Norah Jones – The long way home
Add comment September 3rd, 2004
Tricycle
| Forget everything you thought you knew about Che Guevara. – TimeOut London
I’ve been lucky enough to watch The Motorcycle Diaries at an awesome alternative cinema close to home. Once again, an Argentinian movie that surprises me. It is about Che’s youth and his fantastic trip through the south-american continent. I am now eager to enjoy the 48th edition of London’s Film Festival later this year… |
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Now listening… Seal – Kiss from a rose
Add comment September 2nd, 2004
