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No. 32 JUNE ’09

What the Spanis

ricans
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General Mola
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CONTENTS
04 bits & pieces &
BEST OF THE BLOG
05 WHAT’S ON -Swimming pools
in Madrid
06 WHAT’S ON - comedy,
photoespaña, orgullo
gay 2009, Sorolla
07 WHAT’S ON - Confederations
Cup, Lions, & WORLD CUP
08 Vibes – festivals & Dj Cosy O
09 WHAT’S ON - calendar
10 Vibes – Aura Dione
12 PARTY & travel PHOTOS
14 escape madrid - Mongol
Minis
15 euroWEEKENDER - Dubrovnik
16 WEEKENDER – Ibiza clubs
18 LINGOSTAR - survival
section & ADVANCED section
19 My Metro & Books
20 FILM FIRSt - Terminator
Salvation & Ice Age 3
21 new movie releases
22 sport – 6-a-side Cricket Cup

Repro/Printer Artes Gráficas Hono SL

& Wimbledon

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23 sport – Premier League
vs. La Liga
24 culture - What the Spanish
think about Americans
25 culture - General Mola
26 EAT OUT GUIDE
28 inspirational madrid -
Natasha Mason
29 services

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get a tan, some go to swim, some go to chat, some go to read and some go to show off. Some go to stare, and if you’re
one of them and you get caught, just use the bankers’and economists’excuse and tell them it’s not your fault: “We’re all
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If the art of staring is a national pastime in Spain, then paying compliments is a similarly popular pursuit with
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just as much finesse. Before I leave you to have a stare at the magazine, here’s a compliment I heard a gentleman Last month’s winner was Kevyn Whitelaw. Kevyn won passes for two
give to a well-formed young woman on a sunny May morning: “¡Vaya culo! ¡Te tiras un pedo en un saco de
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Comedy exhibitionS on stage Espina, 1. Tel: 91 398 43 00

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of new www.realmadrid.es 6 & 10
york AtLetico Madrid june
David O’Doherty 7 june PhotoEspana 09 From 3 June the star A hundred works Estadio Vicente Calderón. Paseo Virgen del
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A drama attributed
belonging to 50
great photographers
Puerto, 67. Metro: Pirámides.
Tel: 91 366 47 07 British & European Qualifiers
to the person the the world. Not only will this festival exhibit to Lope de Vega (including Diane Arbus, Cartier-Bresson, www.clubatleticodemadrid.com Irish Lions Now that the domestic football Giovanni Trappatoni, recently battled to a
photographic works of 248 artists from 40 which questions the Edgard Steichen), who depict, in a realistic CB Estudiantes Basketball
text was about.” legitimacy of power and faithful way, the beauty and complexity Madrid Arena, Serrano 127, 28006 Madrid Tel: For all ye rugby fans out there, season is over, a few aficionados draw against his home country Italy. This
We all know different countries, but it will be holding when it ceases to be fair. The story takes of New York across a whole century. 902 400 002 you’re fix of telerugby has been of the beautiful game may be time they are away to their main rivals in
what it feels seminars and workshops also. The festival place in 13th-century Seville and features Ending: 14/06/2009 www.clubestudiantes.com guaranteed. The British and getting cold turkey for televised the group after the Italians, Bulgaria. And
like, the painful takes place in 60 different venues including themes typically found in works from that Venue: Ronda de Valencia, 2 Real Madrid CB Irish Lions are off on tour to soccer. Luckily enough, we won’t if they win, they will be a nice eight points
Círculo de Bellas Artes, Casa de America and have to develop a sudden interest ahead of the Eastern European side,
realization after period: vassal versus king and the limits of Price: Free entrance Pabellon Raimundo Saporta, Paseo de La South Africa this month with in bullfighting as the World having played them twice. The Irish
having sent a Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. loyalty, honour and love. Metro: Embajadores Castellana, Madrid. Tel: 91 398 43 32, or check the Grand Slam-
Ending: 7/6/2009 out www.realmadridbasket.galeon.com Cup qualifiers are on again this always seem to turn their qualifying
text message The theme this year is ‘everyday life’ and winning Irish and month. finales into donkey work however and
Venue: Teatro Pavón Juan Horse racing Hipódromo
to the person among the exhibits on offer is one on The Price: 9 € & 18 € (www.servicaixa.com) Muñoz de La Zarzuela Wales dominating The home nations are all involved this time is no different with games they
it was actually Great American Depression in the 1930s by Metro: Embajadores Organized by Horse racing has returned to the La Zarzuela the side. Munster but if you really want to jump should have won but threw away. Ireland
about. Comedian Dorothea Lange. But what I'm really looking London’s Tate Racecourse, with races to be held every Sunday and Irish lock Paul on the bandwagon, our host have a problem with finding quality
Modern, Madrid will until 28 June. Its location, right next to El Pardo, O’Connell has been nation Spain looks like a sure bet players and Jack Charlton’s granny rule
David O’Doherty forward to is Annie Leibovitz’s work hosted for easy qualification and a long may have to be rolled out once more
on Alcala 31, nearest to the metro Banco de MUSICALS host the first major makes it the perfect place to spend a Sunday named captain and the team is
captures If like me you have done many of the international retrospective of the Spanish morning doing something different. Sport, bets, headed up by head coach and run in the finals. And if the scenes with a few Englishmen of dubious Irish
hilariously and accurately the dawning museums in Madrid and are into your España. This exhibit organized by New York’s artist. The exhibition will include sculptures, nature and, above all, lots of excitement. of jubilation that we witnessed origin donning the green shirt. Despite
Brooklyn Museum will feature portraits of former Scotland international with their victory in the European this, they are led by Premiership striker
realization and consequent awkwardness, along photography, you might be in for a Grease, installations and drawings created by one Ending: 28/06/2009
Ian McGeechan. It’s the first
Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt whilst also her the of the key artists capable of renewing Venue: Hipódromo de La Zarzuela Championships are anything to go Robbie Keane and have other top-level
with his trusty electric keyboard. treat when summer finally arrives in Lions’ tour since their South by, we’ll be in for one hell of a party stars Richard Dunne, John O’Shea and
work on the siege of Sarajevo. musical of contemporary sculpture. Price: 9-30 €
Madrid. your life Ending: 31/08/2009 Seas visit in 2005 when they in the event of an ultimate Spanish Aiden McGeady providing backbone
For David O’Doherty is not just any old Irish comedian. lost all three of their test victory. Steamrolling their group with and sparkle.
Those of you wanting to delve into the
This spectacular, Venue: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía Fun Activities
His style can only be described as “musical comedy”. From 3 June to 26 July, Madrid will large scale musical Price: 6 € matches against the mighty maximum points at the moment, the
What with shows such as The Mighty Boosh and Flight workings of photography itself, Alcala de recreates the charm of the 50s and is aimed at Metro: Atocha All-Blacks. They’ll be hoping for Spanish have a break in preparation It’s a well-known fact that the three
be playing host to the 12th edition of for the Confederations Cup. Celtic home nations love to hate the
of the Conchords becoming more and more popular, PhotoEspaña Festival. Started in 1998 as Henares will be hosting several workshops on all audiences. AeroBalas Sky-diving better results this time against
the subject. So whether you just fancy and Ending: 30/06/2009 Museums School - Aerodromo de Casa de los English in the finals. Yeah, it’s outdated
so has this new genre of comedy. In 2008, O’Doherty a Festival of Photography and Visual Arts, the reigning World Champions, So who is playing then? Of the home and backward, but let’s be fair, the "Two
exhibition or something more practical, there Venue: Nuevo Teatro Alcalá Pinos, Cuenca. Tandem parachute jumps from
walked away from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the it has become critically acclaimed as one Price: from 22 € to 58 € 110 euros. Call 610 408 831 or 667 512 102 the Springboks. nations, Republic of Ireland, Wales and World Wars and one World Cup”war
prestigious if.comedy award for his stand up, Let’s Comedy, of the most relevant visual arts events in are plenty of ways for you to get involved. Metro: Goya/ Príncipe de Vergara Reina Sofía www.aerobalas.com England are all playing in qualifiers on cry at Germany matches alongside
which is currently touring and hits Spain this month for (Santa Isabel, 52) Metro: Atocha Palacio de Hielo - Skating Also included in the squad is 6 June, while Northern Ireland travel to the theme to The Dambusters is hardly
what has been dubbed, “The comedy event of the year”. Bollywood Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 until 21:00. rink, bowling lanes and cinema. C Silvano, Welshman and fly-half Stephen Italy for a friendly. The dear old Welsh the most politically correct thing I’ve
exhibitions festival
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WORDS by Isaure Cointreau

land: love Sundays 10:00 until 14:00. Tuesdays closed. 77, Parque Conde de Orgaz. Metro: Canillas Jones. Jones missed out on the last have always had world class players but ever heard. Anyway, they’re up against
O’Doherty is described as having a, “Wonderful never seem able to get their act together Kazakhstan and Andorra, not known for
never dies Museo del Prado ZOO-AQUARIUM DE tour due to the barely-fit Jonny
singular offbeat style”, and goes from, “Dry observations to Starring Indian (Paseo del Prado s/n) Metro: Atocha MADRID as a team. This time though, they have their football prowess, but the first is one
manic storytelling,”says The Guardian. Manic he certainly Sorolla at the OrgulloFrom
Gay3 June actors and with Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 until Casa de Campo Metro: Casa de Campo. Tel:
Wilkinson’s selection in what reason to struggle as they are in a group hell of a journey for Fabio Capello’s side.
is. In his song FAQ for the DOD, O’Doherty introduces Prado Madrid 09to 26 July music and the script 19:00. Mondays closed. 91 512 3770. Adults: 14.90 €. Children 3-7
seemed an act of favouritism by with the penalty shootout masters Now, Stevie G. and Lampard never really
in Hindi, this production is strongly inspired Museo Thyssen years old and pensioners: 12.20 €. Children coach Sir Clive Woodward. He is Germany and Gus Hiddink’s full time job looked great together in the middle of
his autobiography, which he claims to have titled Harry joined by Irish mainstays Ronan
by Indian films. It tells of the love between Bornemisza under 3: free entry. (as opposed to his now-finished part the park to me. However, with players
Potter and the DaVinci Book of Sudoku. He continues by O’Gara and Brian O’Driscoll but the time one at Chelsea), Russia. Wales lie like John Terry and Rio Ferdinand at
Maya and Surya and the difficulties they (Paseo del Prado, 8) Metro: Atocha, Banco ski-kamel sportour.
answering various frequently asked questions, including have to overcome: obstacles imposed by the de España. Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 until C Feijoo,9, on the corner with C Cardenal pivotal Peter Stringer is surprisingly fourth behind these footballing greats the back and dear old Wayne Rooney
his style of comedy: “Very low energy musical whimsy- or strict rules of their society. 19:00. Mondays closed. Cisneros, 72 (Quevedo). Tel: 91 446 0221. absent. Current Player of the Year and the not-so-big Finland. The Welsh rampaging up front, the inventors of
vlemwy”, and how can you tell if you have met “The One”. Ending: 25/06/2009 www.skikamel.com Shane Williams and Englishman are away to Azerbaijan, a game they football are always going to be ready to
O’Doherty also had a stint on Irish TV channel RTE Venue: Teatro Compac Gran Vía Quizzes really need to win to stay in the running. pounce and win. Whatever happens, at
Simon Shaw have also been least we don’t have to take up watching
with his show, The Modest Adventures of David O’Doherty, Price: from 18 € to 75 € NightLife included.
Metro: Plaza de España Republic of Ireland are second in their a strangely-dressed man sticking a
where each week he challenged himself to bizarre tests Anyway Pub Quiz group and, with the help of manager hundred swords into a bull for sport.
From 26 June from
such as attempting to get to the number 27 spot- no to 6 Sept 27 June exhibitions Night- Thursday from 23:00 in Anyway Wednesday The Lions’ were originally called the
higher or lower- in the Irish charts. The 'love' song was Pub. Viriato, 64. Metro: Iglesia. Nights British Isles and adopted their feline
sport

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called Orange, and tells a story of a fake tanning accident. Internationally famous Spanish The week at the end of June and start of IRISH ROVER nickname in 1950. As the Republic
Stilettos. Every monday at 21:00, upstairs in the library. Vibe the party @ Orange Café of Ireland is also represented in 14 - 28
In the end, it unfortunately only reached number 30. artist Joaquin Sorolla will be July is marked by the Gay Pride Festivities june
Fascination Join us to spark up a brain cell after the Now legendary international party with hip hop the team, the name was always
So, if quick quips and hilarious yet painfully honest paid a huge tribute by the Museo in Madrid and, of course, culminates in
reflections are right up your street, then head down to the del Prado from 26 May to the the parade that goes through the city on
and
Seduction
weekend. Avenida del Brasil, 7. and RnB music taking place every Wednesday
controversial. It was finally changed Football
intimate venue Sala Calamores on Sunday 7 June to see beginning of September. With more 4 July, starting in the Chueca district. It’s Admire heels from
Metro: Santiago Bernabeau.
MOORES
night at Orange Café , Serrano Jover 5, Metro
Argüelles. Open bar of beer, sangria and wine in 2001. The crest is the symbols of Confederations Cup
the cat that’s got all the comedy cream. Italy and other Pub quiz in English every Monday at 21:45 in and beer pong games from 11:30 pm - 12:30 the four home nations amalgamated What was originally seen as a bit of the World Cup holders and next year’s
than a hundred paintings on display, going to be one hell of a party, but let’s not forget on one badge. As the Lions’ are, in a joke competition (with wodges World Cup hosts. Spain will play
countries, created by top international Moores Irish Pub, Calle Barceló. Lots of prizes am for only 5 euros. From 12:30 till close,
madrileños can see the acclaimed that the event has its serious side about promoting designers. Go on a chronological journey and great fun. Everyone welcome. entrance with 2 drinks included for 10 euros. Get fact a team representative of two of Saudi money tempting the FAs Oceania’s New Zealand, Asian champions
‘luminism’ of the painter for themselves. LGTB (lesbian, gay, transsexual and bisexual) from the 1950s right to the present day and Metro: Tribunal. on the guest list at www.europeanvibe.com independent states, there is no of several big footballing nations Iraq and hosts South Africa in Group
As his canvases capture light through rights around the world. After the inaugural delight in masterpieces designed by leading Thursday national anthem played at matches. into spoiling their superstars’ A. The top two teams from that group
different layers of colours creating vibrant fiesta, held on 27 June, there will be a round fashion labels such as Prada, Manolo Blahnik Theme Parks Nights summer holidays and forcing will go on to meet the best two
A Lions’ anthem was commissioned them to half-heartedly from Group B’s Brazil, Italy,
images, the scenes he depicts look as of speeches and debates, followed by various and Jimmy Choo. Fever @ Joy Eslava
Ending: 30/08/2009 The Ultimate Student Party. Every Thursday for the last tour by Clive Woodward knock a few goals past Egypt and United States.
alive as a painting could ever be. This events until the big carnival-style celebration Venue: Museo del Traje Parque de atracciones night Madrid’s most famous club becomes a though it seems to have been some oil-rich, football- The dream final of Iraq
characteristic brought Sorolla worldwide of the following Saturday. Price: Free entrance (Fun fair) Open Weekends. Metro: Batán. Bus disco sensation with spectacular animation unpopular amongst fans and didn’t poor countries) has against United States
recognition when the Hispanic Society The week will attract thousands of people Metro: Moncloa / Ciudad Universitaria lines 33 & 65. Tel: 91 463 2900 and the best music from the 1970s till present really take off. turned into something might be a little too much
of America commissioned his most from all over the globe, who come to show their e-mail: parque@grpr.com day. Free entrance or 2 drinks for 10 euros from worth forsaking the bar to hope for, but there is still
ambitious decorative project. The Visions endorsement of tolerance and respect for the Maurice de Planetario de Madrid midnight till 1:30 am, or entrance price with 2 And getting to see the action in terrace for the TV screen in the rather sexy prospect of
Vlaminck Avda. del Planetario, 16. drinks for 12 euros from 1:30 am till close. Joy Madrid? There are plenty of Irish the dark pub you now usually Spain playing Brazil, and/or a
of Spain series were the result of that and homosexual community. Madrid, well known as A Fauve Tel: 91 467 34 61 Eslava, calle Arenal 11, Metro Sol / Ópera. Get only see after midnight. The confidence test against bogey
are back on the Spanish soil for the first an open and cosmopolitan city, will be hosting Instinct Metro: Méndez Álvaro. Closed Mondays on the guest list at www.europeanvibe.com
pubs showing the action (see first reason to turn on Telecinco team Italy.
time since he painted them as part of the many cultural and protest activities in honour of Staged by Warner Bros Park Friday the ads). Rugby will never be since about two years ago is the It’s a great reminder, too, that
biggest exhibition ever of his finest work. those who want to live their lives freely. CaixaForum, this Open daily from June to Mid-September and Nights able to compete with football 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. It we’re just one year away from
This exhibit is taking place in the Prado’s What the madrileños call the “Pride focuses on the artist's avant-garde period, on chosen weekends and holidays during the fabulous @ Joy Eslava and basketball in Spain, though promises to be an interesting two the World Cup finally taking
new wing and celebrates the brush Festivities”will suit all tastes going from open- 1900 to 1915, which made him one of rest of the year. Call to confirm opening times. This is arguably Madrid’s most glamorous club it is gaining popularity. Forceful, weeks as both a dry run for 2010’s place on African soil. Safety and
the key figures in Fauvism. The exhibition Take the bus from Legazpi Plaza or the train night and is in session every Friday night at the skilful and surprisingly graceful, World Cup in South Africa and security issues have plagued
and technique of the master’s modern air concerts and performances to all-night- highlights the essence of Maurice Vlaminck's from Atocha Tel: 902 024 100 Joy Eslava located in the central Puerta del Sol the perennial game for thugs and as an intercontinental test for South Africa’s bid to stage
naturalism. long crazy partying in Chueca. This event is work as well as the role he played in the www.warnerbrospark.com area of the city. Burlesque-style animation, played by gentlemen is well worth Spain’s irresistible European football’s big event; I don’t
With pictures coming from all over open to all open-minded people, not just the renewal of painting in the European avant- exclusive VIP zones and the biggest house champions. know about you,
watching. And if the scenes in the but if the Iraqi fans
the world, such as private collections and LGBT community, so come one, come all. garde of the early 20th century. Sport and mainstream tunes all night long. Are you
pubs are anything like during the
Ending: 7/06/2009 fabulous enough to be there? Joy Eslava, calle The tournament start complaining, I
from leading international museums, this So, when you see the streets of Chueca lined Venue: CaixaForum Madrid Arenal 11. Metro Sol/ Opera. Get guest list Six Nations, the bar owners will be features the six current think I’ll watch next
event promises to be the highlight of the with garlands and flags, you will know that it is Price: Free entrance REAL MADRID access to this party by signing up at laughing all the way to the bank via continental federation year’s tournament
summer’s exhibitions. time to show off the diversity of today’s society. Metro: Atocha / Atocha Renfe Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Avenida de Concha www.europeanvibe.com the rugby pitch. champions alongside on TV.

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ThIs sUMMEr©s
FEstIVAL LINE-UPs DJ Cosy O’s
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Urban Review
aybe you have a spare 150€ knocking
about and you’re thinking how much
you love music, drinking and well dressed
young people. The little fantasy light bulb
clicks on in your head. You realize there are
four highly distinguished music festivals 10 tunes that you should
taking place in Spain this summer. Now
you’re thinking, “What better way to spend
have been getting down to
this month

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your savings than on a first class ticket to
this year’s best bands and DJs performing on
sun-baked stages?” With Benicassim sold out
(yes, we all had a little cry), festival-lovers
have the tricky pick between Primavera
Sound, Sonar and the leader for live music,
BBK. The only way to make an informed
choice between these four epic events is to Jerimih feat Pitbull Kid Cudi feat Kanye West,
take a closer look at their illustrious line-ups. Birthday Sex Common & Lady Gaga
(Uptempo Remix) Poke Her In The Face

With Benicassim being Spain’s biggest

festival, counting with four main performance
stages, there was no surprise when its glittering
line-up had the tickets flying out the door.
Without question, the best thing about Benicas-
sim is its well planned mix of chart-topping live
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Black Eyed Peas
I’ma Be
Ciara
I’m A G
Formula One
RUGBY

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acts and electro DJs. Oasis, Kings of Leon, Franz FOOTBALL

BEst oF
Ferdinand and The Killers are set to headline each TENNIS
evening of the four festival days accompanied by

ThE FEsts
a sprinkling of legendary talents such as Mystery
Jets, Paul Weller, Too Many DJs, Lily Allen and
Peter Doherty (formerly known as Pete). Perhaps
lesser known by live music lovers are the DJs who SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
will take to the enclosed tents to fire up the ravers Wyclef feat Shakira Rick Ross feat Pharrell
and keep the beats pumping until the early hours. The Border Get Down 31 MAY 1 june 2 3 4 5 6

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Intro by Helen Macrae & Sophie Thomas Boys Noize, Infadels DJs, Steve Aoki and Klaus and Brujeria Santa N La Boite Live AC/DC EstadioVicente Calderón
Kinski will be among those bringing music to the & Xkrude & Anal Hard Ariel Rot Nextbigthing: World Cup qualifiers
balmy summer nights. Quite frankly, the line-up Ghostface Killah Pedro Guerra Sala Aura La Boite Live Sara Tavares Sala Social Distortion Idioterne & Dead Kids The Original
Ready for an explosive cocktail of beer, is ridiculous; with so much variety, lovers of the No Te Va Gustar Galileo Galilei Joe Bonamassa Galileo Galilei Sidecars Roger McGuinn Wailers
mainstream and those slightly more underground
heat, great music and horrifically disgusting are sure to have a summer to remember. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
portable toilets? Seasoned ‘fester’ Helen Sonar©s
50 Cent Drake feat Lil Wayne Kee Marcello Band World Cup qualifiers
Coque Malla
line-up is And Uli Jon Roth + Pink Tones Madness
Macrae compares the Spanish and UK more of an Ok You’re Right Unstoppable Turkish Grand Prix Jorge Salán Foreigner Cormega New Found Glory Jonas Brothers

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acquired
festival scenes, while Sophie Thomas has a taste (and
by acquired I mean excellent, I already have
14 15 Sweden: European
Under-21 Championship
16 Achtung Babies 17 18 19 20 South Africa v Lions
Spain v South Africa
Confederations Cup: Rojas Sala Clamores Confederations Cup: Confederations Cup La Bien Querida &
closer look at the line-ups of this summer’s my ticket) and there is definitely nothing South Africa v Iraq, NZ v Spain Confederations Cup:
Brazil v Egypt, USA v Italy
Scott McKeon Teatro Lara Spain v Iraq, South Africa v NZ La Oreja De Van Gogh Sexy Sadie Florida Park Serpentina
Fischerpooner
mainstream about it. The self-proclaimed ‘digital DJ Tiesto Space Alexander Abrey & Diego Del Morao Palacio Municipal De Congresos Dayna Kurtz Teatro Lara
biggest events. arts and music festival’ has an impressively Madrid Macumba Mastretta Sala Galileo Galilei Havana D´Primera Teatro Lara Melendi Rriiccee Sala Galileo Galilei Night of Tributes

W
hether it’s sipping
a mug of chai tea
in the sunshine
whilst listening
to power ballads,
having Dermot
O’Leary ask me if he could use the
toilet, or kicking back on an inflatable
sofa sharing a beer with the security
guards to the dulcet tones of Metal-
lica, UK festivals have provided me
with many a fond memory. Naturally
then, when I arrived in Spain, I was
keen to see what my Hispanic friends
could offer up in the way of summer
musical madness. Not counting the
one-day events often labelled as
selective international pick of the hottest DJs
also presents problems for campers, since of the noughties. Amongst those taking to the Beyoncé feat Kanye West Serani 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
aforementioned tent is consequently stage are acts such as Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Confederations Cup: Iván Ferreiro
Pip (thou shalt not miss this), Deadmau5, La Ego (Remix) No More Games Italy v Brazil, Egypt v USA Emerging Springboks v Lions Rosendo & Reincidentes
transformed into a cosy little sauna and Roux, Crookers, Breakbot, most of the Ed Banger Mónica Giraldo Korn & Killswitch Confederations Cup: 1A v 2B Confederations Cup: 1B v 2A Katy Perry & All Time South Africa v Lions
is too hot to set foot in for most of the
day, let alone sleep in at night. Perhaps
gang, The Gaslamp Killer and Rob da Bank.
The icing on the cake and the touch of Sonar > new cd releases Teatro Lara Wimbledon: The Championships Engage Tesla Gente De Zone Low & Metro Station Brothers In Band
this is why the camping culture (hanging stardom comes with the Friday night feature of E.N.D Energy Never Dies 28 29 30 1july 2 3 4
a pair of knickers on a flagpole so you can the one and only Grace Jones. Never better, my Black Eyed Peas Dengue Fever
find your tent, drinking warm cider round friends, never better. Pretenders
the fire with your mates, drunk people Ok, some of us might not have forgiven the Confederations Cup Final Chickenfoot Kylie Minogue
tripping over your tent pegs at 5am… Barcelona’s Primavera boys for selling their soul and losing that French Grand Prix Buju Banton Plaza deToros de lasVentas Ice T
ah, memories!) isn’t such an integral part Sound has acquired an ‘real Hip Hop’ sound they had back in the day,
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some events not even offering the option old and new with acts such since the boys came across a certain little Sala El Sol C Jardines 3 Metro: Sol (www.elsolmad.com 91 532 6490) Moby Dick Avda. de Brasil, 5 Metro: Cuzco / Santiago Bernabeu (www.ticktackticket.com, 902 15 00 25)
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Ghostface Killah, Simian to the top of the charts all over the planet and Teatro Häagen-Dazs Calderón C Atocha, 18 Metro: Tirso de Molina (www.teatrohaagen-dazs.es) Telefónica Arena Madrid Metro: Line 10 (Lago) Line 6 (Alto de Extremadura) www.telefonicaarenamadrid.com
Another thing I’ve noticed is that people Mobile Disco, A-Trak, DJ
don’t like to dress up so much for festivals Mehdi and Neil Young. This we can expect more of the same from other

'festivals' which, in all honesty, are
just glorified club nights, there’s still
a whole lot of stuff going on, and, not
surprisingly, there are a whole lot of
differences with the UK scene.
KATYMETRO
PERRY
here. Us Brits just cannot get enough of festival is literally a compiled soundtrack of the album cuts including I’ma Be.
past three years of my life, there is something
fancy dress, we LOVE it. When I worked as for everyone, from indie and Brit Pop to Love Is Wicked
an Oxfam steward with a mate at Reading electro, DnB and minimal. Brick and Lace
Festival back in 2003, we were one day con-
fronted by a dozen Smurfs kneeling before Bilbao’s BBK em-
Most of you will have been dancing to the

First and foremost: the weather. In sharp

contrast to the more-often-than-not
soggy nature of British festivals, through-
out the summer most of Spain is pretty
damn scorchio, with hour after hour of
guaranteed glorious sunshine. No wad-
ing through waist-deep mud to get to
your tent here! Although some might say
the drizzle adds to the unique ambience
of UK festivals, I personally prefer not to
return to the campsite to find my pitch
has been swallowed up by an ocean of
muddy water and my tent is now half-
way to Bristol. Unfortunately, the heat
us chanting “Bless you Oxfam ladies!”Would
this happen in Spain? Unlikely. Skanking
like a crazy thing to Madness surrounded
by a bunch of pirates? Tampoco. Watching a
man dressed as a giant sunflower struggle
out of a portaloo? Don’t count on it. In fact,
that whole element of silliness, daft people
doing daft things, the idea that a festival is a
weekend off from the world and anything
goes, is something that’s missing from
Spanish events. Don’t get me wrong, the
line-ups are great, the atmosphere is
brilliant and I’ve always had a fantastic
time. Just don’t expect too many silly
hats or lizards on unicycles.
bodies the term ‘live
music’ in its entirety,
and us Brits are happy
to know that a certain
homage is being paid
to our homeland with
the sheer number of UK acts supporting the
festival. Depeche Mode, Basement Jaxx, Edi-
tors, Kaiser Chiefs, Babyshambles, Supergrass,
Placebo and Primal Scream will be lighting up
the north the upcoming 9, 10 and 11 July.
It’s clear to see that the Spaniards have really
pulled it out of the bag this year. The sum-
mer’s going to go off whether you’re there or
not, but I’d strongly recommend investing on
one of the golden tickets soon.
title track for almost a year but the album
is only now about to receive a UK release. STATION &
These two Jamaican sisters have been &ALL TIME LOW
signed to Akon’s Konvict label and have
a sound that infuses Dancehall, RnB and
Reggaeton. Bad to di Bone will be on every
Urban DJs playlist this summer.
DJ Cosy O is organizing a national
Hip Hop dance competition
involving dancers from all over
Spain and abroad, which will take
place in Valencia. Check out the
event’s official MySpace page for
more details - www.myspace.com/
funkydancevalencia

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“I’m Pocahontas meets
hardcore Flashdance”,
is how this year’s double
Danish Grammy-
winning artist Aura
Dione describes
herself. Luc Ciotkowski
caught up with her
before her Spanish
mini-tour to taste this
unconventional cocktail.
WORDS & interview by Luc Ciotkowski
er voice and
style first
reminds me of
Tracy Chapman
and Dido before
swinging faster than a
Spanish summer thunder-
storm into something posi-
tively pop princessy. This
hamstring-ripping reach,
coupled with a sultry femi-
ninity that makes Jessica
Alba look like the girl next
door, can’t be far away from
being devoured by MTV
and global radio. A Song For
Sophie is among the tastiest
of tracks from her palatable
debut album, Columbine.
The chorus from her song
I Will Love You Monday
sounds like the good bit
from Ram Jam’s Black Betty
reincarnated as a sex kitten
and injected with sugar. I
hope Whigfield will forgive
me, but I’ll take Aura any
day of the week, even
Saturday night.
You don’t look quite like
the stereotype most of us
have of Danish people,
what’s your genetic make-
up? Is it true you have
some Spanish blood?
My father has some Spanish
blood running in his veins.
My mother is half French half
from the Faroe Islands.
You were over here in Ma-
drid a while ago playing
at Madrid Fashion Week:
Have you had time to see
Madrid? What do you
make of it?
10
I really feel at home in
Madrid. I like the Spanish
temperament and the life-
style. I like how the women
are not afraid of wearing
colours, and the men are
still being men, some might
say macho - and I know
that roles between men
and women are somewhat
changing in Spain - but I love
when a man can make me
feel like I am a lady.
Tell us a little about your
life growing up. What
was it like having hippy
parents and living on the
Danish island of Born-
holm?
My parents have always
lived a very free life; they
are very open and curious
people. When I was a child,
we would be on the sea
for months. I would bring
my red Sony Walkman and
listen to ABBA, The Beatles or
Michael Jackson. I would ask
them about all the big ques-
tions of life. Such as, where
do the mermaids cook their
food? Or who shoots the
stars?! Sometimes it would
take days for my parents to
answer, but we were on a
boat with nothing else to
do, other than look and learn
and talk.
How did you come to
travel Australia? How
have your experiences
there influenced your
music?
I was only 17 when I travelled
by myself to Australia. I was
june 09
WORDS by Kika Patrick
and believed that I could festivals
make it happen. I am so
grateful and thankful for
each moment, and I can’t
Suma
wait to see what the future Flamenca
has in mind for me. until
20 june
Is your music style pop
with folk or folk with pop?
I have almost written all
the songs on my guitar.
When I produce them, I use
influences that come from
electronic music and I try to
remix the traditional folk song.
Which song of yours
would you recommend
to people who haven’t
heard your music, to
bring them in?
Song For Sophie or Something
From Nothing… Or, or, or!
I’ve been loving the video What would time in Spain
for I Will Love You Monday be without a dash of the
on Vimeo and YouTube ol’ flamenco? If you haven’t
with all the shoes that been able to get down south
fearless and had a strong come out for a walk with to its spiritual home or never
belief in myself. I wrote some you. Where exactly did had the dosh for one of the
of my favourite songs in you film it? tourist dinners and shows,
that period of time. It seems The I Will Love You Monday then be sure to see Madrid’s
to me that I always get video was filmed in Copen- Suma Flamenca this year.
rewarded, when I challenge hagen, Denmark. We drove
life’s settings. around all day to different This festival returns for its fourth
locations to get the perfect year with the best flamenco talent
Do you think you could get shots. I especially like the Spain has to offer. Until 20 June,
used to the lifestyle here in scene where I am dancing in there will be many shows at many
Spain, or is it too hot and the street with all the shoes. different venues showcasing
life too disorganized?
flamenco guitar, singing, piano
Disorganized? I have only Can you teach us to say
and, of course, the traditional
met really cool Spanish peo- something in Danish and
dancing. There will be a total
ple. One time I was on my tell us what it means,
of 63 shows at venues such as
way to do an interview at please?
Kiss FM TV in Madrid, and I
Teatro Canal, Teatro Lara and Casa
Elske mens du gør det, lev
forgot my guitar, left it in the mens du tør det. It means,
Patas. Highlighted artists include
taxi. As you know, there are “Love like you have never Enrique Morente, Vicente Amigo
thousands of taxis around been hurt, live as if there and Carmen Linares. All artists
Madrid, and I had absolutely were no tomorrow.” will be performing this year in
no way of getting it back. honour of Flemish Catalonia. If
But the next morning I got What is your favourite you’re not entirely sure who these
a call from the reception at Spanish word? artists are because you’ve never
my hotel, saying that a taxi My favourite word is comer. followed flamenco, then I suggest
driver had just returned my I love spicy Spanish food you head to the Teatro Häagen-
guitar! Lucky me! He had and one of the most valued Dasz Calderón. Here, a variety of
heard me talk and play on moments of the day, for shows will be
the radio, and somehow me, is when I’m with my presented until
found out where I was stay- family or some close friends 16 June under
ing! Now that's what I call after a long day and we the heading
organization! gather around the table to ‘Flamenco
share a beautifully prepared Universal’.
You recently won the Best dinner. The festival
Female Artist and Best ends with final
Pop Album at the Danish Aura’s June tour of Spain performances in
Music Awards. What was Plaza Mayor from
2 June - Madrid (Sala La Boite)
that like? 4 June - Valencia (Sala Wah-Wah) Paco del Pozo,
It was of course a big dream 6 June - Vigo (Sala Mondo) Alicia Gil and
coming true. I have been 9 June - Barcelona (Sala Sidecar) Andres Oleagui Cuarteto.
writing and playing music for
so many Get pre-sale tickets at Whether you ‘get’ flamenco or
www.ticketmaster.es
years. (10€ pre-sale 13€ not, can you really leave Spain not
I have on the door) having experienced a show? Head
always http://www. out to Suma Flamenca Festival
followed myspace.com/ this year; it’s all right on our
my heart auradione doorstep.
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Stuck for something to do in the summer? Why not get a Mini and drive
from London to Mongolia? When confronted with the less attractive
options of working in UK summer schools, Spanish campamentos or
having a simple beach holiday, that’s exactly what Peter Moore did. Being
shown pornography by a Kazakh family and meeting ‘the mayor of
Tashkent’ didn’t even make the cut of highlights from his epic adventure.
WORDS by Peter Moore
t was June in Madrid. Any urgency
had left the step of its inhabitants
and the city was edging with a
languid sigh towards the height of
another insufferable Spanish summer.
Above, the sky was an electric blue and
a fat sun burnt mercilessly down. Below
people were hidden behind sunglasses;
beneath hats and parasols. They were
slouched on terrazas, chewing at olives,
spitting pipas and sipping on tintos. At
Roberto’s bar, we listened to slow jazz,
smoked cigarettes and sweated. An old
man in a shirt told me: “Si quieres el
perro, acepta las pulgas.”
Most of us are familiar with the flow
of a Spanish working year. For teach-
ers, it begins somewhere between the
middle of September and the middle of
October and it stretches, intermittently,
through the proceeding eight months
until it closes, with a jolt, at the end
of June. From then onwards, teachers
are all alone, having been abandoned
by their academies like a puppy after
Christmas. Suddenly made cultural
refugees, their choice is stark. Either they
can enlist as a tutor at a summer camp,
retreat to their home country or they
can go on holiday. In 2006, I settled on
the latter option – and I attempted to
drive a Mini to Mongolia.
The Mongol Rally had a decep-
tive name. There were no fast cars,
no spectator lined routes or ice-cool
Finnish drivers. Instead it was styled as
a ‘charity touring event’, 9000 miles at
whatever speed and by whatever route.
It appealed immediately. The rally was
run by a clutter of hopelessly organ-
ized ex-students who were headed by
Tom – an amiable bundle of ideas with
an utter disregard for the everyday,
mundane procession of life. He was the
type of man who thought it was a good
idea to float down The Amazon on an
inflatable dinghy and who survived on
little more than an inspiring brand of
mindless optimism.
We were convinced. His website
swallowed our £220 entry fee, we filled
out our visa applications and raised
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our mandatory lump for charity and
that was that. We were in. The rules of
the event were simple. You started in
London and you finished at Dave’s Bar
in Mongolia. Your car had to be crap
and it had to have a small engine (less
than one litre in size). It was good luck
and off you go.
So it was then, as half of Spain
settled themselves beside the pool, a
thousand miles to the north – on a
cloudy day in mid-July – a colourful
horde of Europe’s forgotten cars assem-
bled proudly in Hyde Park. It was like
being dragged back in time: a mechani-
cal symphony for the devil. Exhausts
wheezed, bumpers shook, exhausts bil-
lowed foul fumes and gearboxes rattled
like coalscuttles. An acrid smell filled
the air as the army of Metros, Maestros,
Fiestas, Pandas, Ibizas and 2CVs fired
up for all they were worth.
I was one part of a team of six and
we’d set ourselves the task of driving
three old Minis – The Mongol Minis
– on a 9000 mile journey. According to
a time-worn British tradition we had
named our cars as if they were family
pets and that July day Rupert, Apollo
and Mabel waited patiently in line:
sprayed, tuned, reinforced, roofracked
and braced. A horn was blown and we
rolled off towards the south. By midday
we had left London. By late afternoon
we were in France. One day more and
we were in Germany. Then, just outside
the Czech Republic, Mabel’s exhaust
pipe fell off.
The incident set the tone for the
following month. Mabel, the blood red
Mini that was being driven by a half-
Italian-half-West-
Midlander named
Roberto and myself,
was a liability. Bought
for £450 two months
earlier, it soon
became evident that
she was structurally
unsound. Dangerously
so. In Transylvania,
her rear sub-frame
escape madrid
collapsed. The same happened in
Russia, in Kazakhstan and worst of all
in Uzbekistan, where crowds of locals
appeared in the ancient city of Samar-
kand and laughed. Each breakdown
was followed by an anxious search for a
garage or twenty minutes of rage, hitting
the axles with a hammer.
The month that I spent inside
Mabel frightened me stiff. I saw every
pot hole as if it was a crater and viewed
every crunch of the brakes as a terrify-
ing omen of what was to come. She
burnt fuel with the greedy speed of a
Harrier jump jet and overheated like a
Scotchman in the Sahara. I kept a diary
of each of her mechanical faults, which,
by the end, stretched to an impressive
three long pages.
Mabel’s wretched suffering formed
the backbone of a captivating journey.
Leaving the European Union behind us
we found the rolling hills of northern
Romania as still and green as the fields
of Asturias. Moldova was modern and
lively and Ukraine was hot – its vast
highways flanked by enormous fields, tall
sunflowers and an endless procession
of street hucksters. The further east that
we travelled, the easier it became to
recognise the old, clumsy stamp of half
a century’s Soviet rule. The police were
sinister. Some carried rifles and others
had pistols strapped to their hips. Five
times a day we would be stopped as they
did their utmost to fine us. Once we were
threatened with prison, another time we
were presented with a bottle of vodka.
Border crossings were the most
troublesome and one incident at the
checkpoint between
Moldova and Russia
remains fixed in my
memory. We had
arrived at the little
checkpoint at dusk
and were promptly
marched to a stark
concrete office,
which contained
nothing more
than a table, two
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chairs and an old map of the USSR. A
guard with a sneer and a gun forced us
to complete some forms and surrender
a pocketful of American dollars. We
then went outside and started our
engines.
“Where are you going?” asked a
suited man with a scar and an Oxford
accent.
“Mongolia,” we replied, as if we
were going to the shops.
The official transpired to be the
section administrator. Power glim-
mered in his eyes. He spoke slowly and
deliberately and repeated each of our
answers with careful precision.
“Mongolia,” he nodded inquisitively.
“You are not carrying any alcohol or
cigarettes, are you?”
“No,” we lied, in symphony.
The official had the kind of eye that
could open an oyster at fifty paces. He
ordered us out of the car and pulled
down the front seat. I’ll never forget
the horrible jangle of two bottles of
Romanian vodka.
“Arrest! Arrest! Arrest!’ he repeated
loudly.
Suddenly I had a vision of the beach
at Cadiz. Two guards with truncheons
shuffled nervously but didn’t move.
Roberto and I looked for a moment like
we’d just caught a glimpse of the White
Witch in Narnia. The official looked me
squarely in the eye, raised one eyebrow
and said:
“You English. I thought that you were
supposed to have a sense of humour.”
The Mongol Rally generated this
story and a hundred more. As we passed
through country after country we
remembered that people were people –
most good, some bad. We were offered
food, beds, mechanical assistance, maps,
translators, alcohol and wives. For a
short month we became celebrities,
signing autographs and holding babies
wherever we went. Nowhere to the east
of Budapest had ever seen anything as
magical as a Mini before and everyone
was eager to have their moment with the
“Mr. Beena Machina”.
Mabel’s breakdowns grew more
frequent and the one she suffered in the
Uzbek city of Samarkand was near termi-
nal. Luckily her shattered driveshaft was
repaired against the odds by an inspired
mechanic in an old, Soviet aircraft factory.
With no brakes and a set of wheelbarrow
tyres, we struggled on for another 2,500
miles towards Mongolia, by my calcula-
tion, narrowly avoiding nasty scrapes on
about four occasions. Then, on the edge
of a bear-infested wood in eastern Siberia,
she broke for the final time. On a misty
morning, we abandoned her. Ten minutes
before we left a travelling man took my
guitar and played a wistful lament.
Four days later, we stepped off the
Trans-Siberian Express at the station in
Ulan Batar. It was cloudy and warm; the
streets were strangely quiet; the faces
around us were different. At Dave’s
Bar, Roberto and I had a cold beer. We
were filthy, unshaven and jaded. Spain
seemed a distant place. We had no
idea how or when we were going to
get back. I sipped on my beer and pon-
dered. I thought about Madrid; about
flights; about Mongolia; about the
Argentinean girl with the dark eyes and
the musical name. How to get home?
It was about the best problem a
man could ever ever have.
euro weekender
Dubrovnik
WORDS by Linn Treijs
Crystal blue waters billow next to limestone streets. Something old meets
something new. Linn Treijs carries us to the pearl of the Adriatic.
W
hen I approached
the city walls of
Dubrovnik, one
steamy July morn-
ing coming in on the ferry along
the Croatian coast, it
was a divided sight,
literally. On one side,
Dubrovnik is packed
with old culture and
a UNESCO world
heritage site. On
the other, a modern
metropolis with the
latest of the latest.
Going to Dubrovnik
is like travelling
through time, and
still it’s just a three-
hour flight away.
The city also has a third aspect
that deserves to be mentioned.
The scars from the civil war in
former Yugoslavia from 1992 to
96, when the city suffered severe
bombings. By the end of the siege
of Dubrovnik, almost 70 percent
of the old buildings had been hit
by projectiles. Enormous sums
of money were put into restora-
tion, and the city has recovered
remarkably well. Some say that
it’s even more gorgeous now than
before the war, and that says a lot.
Dubrovnik has a unique location
on the shores of the Adriatic
Sea in southern Croatia, with a
fabulous archipelago just around
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the corner: Dalmatia. This area is
becoming a popular destination
for tourists, but Dubrovnik is no
new hangout. Its former name
was Ragusa and it has been a
favourite amongst
foreign travellers
for hundreds of
years.
That is also the story
of the limestone that
has been cut into
streets and walls in
Stari Grad, the old
part of Dubrovnik.
Polished by thou-
sands of sandals it
has gained a slip-
pery smooth marble look, and
the hot Mediterranean climate
tempts you to bend down and
touch the cool finish. Walking
down Stradu, or Placa, the main
street, it’s not hard at all to im-
agine past times in Dubrovnik
and overlook the more recently
added touristy touch.
When in Stari Grad you will
soon notice the city wall.
Living in Spain you have
probably seen enough cascos
viejos, but Dubrovnik’s wall
is really something out of the
ordinary. It allows you to walk
on top of the city for nearly
two kilometres, and offers
a spectacular view in both
directions. A rooftop land of
bleached colours blend with the
more intense terracotta of the
bricks that were added in the
restoration program, and the thin
line where ocean meets sky many
miles away. Make sure to wear
shoes with good grip for a walk
on the wall, or you’ll risk spoiling
the experience by slipping around
on the worn stairs.
After a walk on the wall you will
be dying for a cold drink. Many of
the tiny squares in Stari Grad of-
fer some shade, and if you prefer
to leave busy old town for some
quiet time on the beach, it’s only
a short walk away. The harbour
is placed a few kilometres from
travel
the city centre, and as Dalmatia
attracts an increasing number
of sailors and sea folk, this is the
place for luxury yacht spotting.
A less flashy and more pictur-
esque spot is the old harbour,
Stara Luka, where you might
actually see some genuine fishing
boats, and not just show-off gear.
Croatia has the clearest waters
in the Mediterranean, and offers
excellent snorkelling and diving.
There are several wrecks around,
including a torpedo ship from the
Second World War.
As the day turns into night over
Dubrovnik, the city, dizzy from
the heat, comes to life again.
A big part of the summer is
dedicated to the annual festival
of theatre, concerts and dance
shows that starts on 10 July, and
draws a vibrant crowd of tourists
and locals out on the streets.
Dubrovnik in her party mood
is a pretty scene; she is fun and
makes friends with bohemian
backpackers as well as jet-setters.
She is our nearest paradise and
your perfect destination for this
summer, next summer, and the
one after.
Short guide to
Dubrovnik
How to get there: Iberia has direct
flights from Madrid. Most major
airlines take you there with one stop.
Keep in Mind: The local currency in
Croatia is Kuna. 1 Euro = 7,4 Kuna.
Try: Local favourites like
chevapchichi (oval spicy
meatballs) and the traditional
meat and veggie stew, peka.
Bring here: Rubber slippers or
sandals to wear on the beach, as the
coast is lined with pebble beaches
that can be tough on city feet.
Take home: Croatia claims to be
homeland of the necktie, so why not
bring your dad a gift for once?
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îPERA on the beach, riding the metro, high in the mountains
Diario de viajes it is.”In Paris, apparently, opera singers have a or at home, on a cool winter’s day. This month we look at the
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trade union. 15 years ago, the French decided to
‘de-class’opera appreciation and make it more
connection between literature and place in an interview with
Margo Fortuny, one of America’s finest young literary talents.
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de tiempos austro-húngaros. appreciate a good voice.” accomplishment.
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‡ngeles some cheering up. The first book I would
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Sarajevo es una ciudad rodeada de
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an opera singer and now I have one literally endeavour; Villaverde it involves aBajo
connection Cruce
between the would make some fresh mint tea and pick From A to B and Back Again. This is one of my
obligación mandaba y llegué a la capital montañas. Desde lo más alto se consigue next door to me... Only in Madrid. hands andCrist—bal
brain, while singing is more physical up Delta of Venus by Anaïs Nin. Nin was an Miguel
favourite Hern‡ndez
books ever- I own several copies.
de Bosnia-Herzegovina por motivos una exquisita vista de la ciudad. Además, San
He seemed so young for an opera singer, and emotional. Although he speaks French, Italian, adventurous Cuban/French woman famous Whenever I see an old, used copy I buy it
profesionales. Me asaltaban sentimientos se puede aprovechar el paseo para visitar
11 I was full of questions. We met at a pastry shop Polish, VILLAVERDE
Russian, German and English,ALTO he had never for writing erotic stories. She wrote about and give it to one of myGuadalupe
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R’o Manzanares
Quiero reservar una parcela ¿Para cuántos días? de curiosidad y respeto; al fin y al cabo, el Castillo de Eugenio de Savoy Una de
near the Sol Metro for breakfast. studied Spanish, but after six weeks in Madrid he bohemian Parisians, Spanish husbands, Warhol’s
Villa thoughts
de on Sex, Death, Business,
Vallecas
lo único que había oído sobre el país eran las zonas más interesantes de la ciudad artists, jealous lovers, café culture, and Fame…told in quotable mouthfuls. Parts
Stefan Moriamez, 32 years old, comes from was able to communicate enough to get around.
¿Está incluida el agua El agua caliente funciona las trágicas noticias de la guerra que allí
Parque Parque
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started What is the most attractive thing about most of all, desire. Her style is lyrical and Congosto
of it are hilarious. Whenever I’m expecting
caliente? con monedas. Hay un se vivió en la década de los 90. con infinidad de bares donde se puede peppered with memorable details. I would a phone call from someone who makes
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SUR el café más Central
fuerte del mundo. del Reloj playing piano
El Carrascalat five years old. He recalls Madrid? “The sunny days. ” La Gavia
contador en las duchas. always loving to sing, but since his Is there anything about the Spanish that push up my heart-shaped me nervous, I read a few pages from The
12 A mí llegada al hotel me dí de bruces con
voice as a child was high and sounded surprises you? “The
12- people speak so
noise sunglasses and rest my feet Philosophy
Las Andy Warhol to relax and
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los restos del conflicto bélico: sobre la En pleno centro de la ciudad y a
¿Qué servicios ofrece el El camping cuenta con Rey
Univ. Alcorc—n
fachada del mismo todavía quedaba la San
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del río Miljacka se encuentra Juli‡n like a female he was ashamed Elto Bercial
sing loud, even here (at the pastry shop), it is a B1 on a chair as I read these have a laugh so I’m smiling by the time
camping? piscina y pistas de Carlos
tenis. tales. VALDECARROS
the phone rings. It’s also a great book to
Juan evidenciaCentral 10
de los bombardeos sufridos. Biblioteca de Sarajevo, unSevero
laNicasio edificio Ochoa Besteiro out loud, so he would sing in secret noisy atmosphere. Paris is quiet. ”
read aloud. Warhol (or possibly his creative
El botones que me acompañó hasta de estilo hispano-morisco, que en un when no one else was around. Music What do you think is theLos biggestEspartales
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No, está completo. Manuela Hospital Fuenlabrada
deel Ayuntamiento Arroyo was his refuge. He began Alonsohis serious singing Juan ofde
misconception opera singers? Confirming my Delta of Venus by Anaïs Nin team) wrote it in 1975 and it is still relevant
mi habitación me sacó una sonrisa al principio albergó 1
and amusing today. Also, being a native
primera semana de julio? Central Pradillo Malasa–a
indicarme que me alojaría en la suite Fuenlabrada Central
de Sarajevo. La Biblioteca es todo un Culebro studies at a de
conservatoryMendoza
at 17. At first his goal la
thoughts, Cierva
he answered that El
people Casar
think you
2. You’ve three weeks in August. You’re New Yorker I have to honour my pop culture
“Winter games”, en memoria de los símbolo de la guerra por haber sido was to teach others to sing. Although he has are old fashioned or have to be old to appreciate going away alone to a quiet town on history by picking Andy
¿Admiten animales? B2
Sí, admitimos animales. juegos olímpicos de invierno, celebrados bombardeada por los serbios el 25 de a diploma for piano and playing the organ, opera. “One has to like music, psychology and the Spanish coast. It’s a noiseless place Warhol.
No, no admitimos animales. en 1984 y de Hospital Agosto de 1992. El Parque
los que los sarajevitas se Loranca bombardeo provocó Parque de he did not
Conservatorio pursue that as a career. “Organists
Getafe culture to appreciate opera. What is in fashion with a forgotten beach and a handful
sienten profundamente
de M—stoles orgullosos. un incendio que hizo que se quemaran los Estados
Europa are perceived as competition for priests.Central ”Who today is money.”
Diálogo La ciudad, reconstruida tras la guerra,
alrededor de 600.000 libros. Provoca
cierto escalofrío contemplar las ventanas
knew! I personally feel more moved by the
music and choir at a church service than the
If you weren’t an opera singer, what would
you be? After deep thought he replied, “I will
of bars...

As I lie on my sarong, I would be reading

desprende una calidez inesperada. La
Laura llama al camping “Maravillas” para pedir abundancia de bares y cafés con sus
información terrazas hacen pensar que se trata de
R: Camping “Maravillas” ¿dígame? un lugar en el que la gente tiene tiempo
L: Hola, buenas tardes. Quería pedir información. para familia y amigos. Es, sin duda, una
R: Sí, dime. ciudad que te llega al corazón. Tiene,
L: ¿Cuánto cuesta el camping para dos personas? además de magia, mucha historia y
R: Mira, se alquila por parcelas y la parcela cuesta 10 euros al día. grandes dosis de sufrimiento en el
L: ¿Está incluido el agua caliente? ambiente.
R: No, no. El calentador funciona con monedas.
L: Ah, vale. Y ¿qué servicios tiene el camping? Caminar por Sarajevo implica hacer
R: Tiene piscina, tienda, pistas de tenis y también una pequeña sala de cine. un recorrido por su pasado. De hecho,
L: ¡Qué bien! ¿Está muy lejos de la playa?
pocas ciudades cuentan con una iglesia
ortodoxa, una mezquita y una sinagoga
R: No, no, justo a 200 metros hay una playa. a pocos metros de distancia entre ellas.
L: Perfecto. Creo que quiero reservar una parcela para la
Los imperios bizantino, otomano,
primera quincena de julio. romano y austro-húngaro dejaron
R: Muy bien.
una huella imborrable en su cultura,
L: Una última pregunta: ¿aceptan animales? tradición y, por supuesto, religión. En
R: No, lo siento. el centro de la ciudad existe una línea
L: Oh, ¡qué pena! Parecía el lugar perfecto para pasar unas imaginaria que separa la zona otomana,
vacaciones. con tiendas de recuerdos, de dulces y
tapiadas del edificio. Al volver a España
tuve la grata sorpresa de leer que el
gobierno español va a destinar fondos a
la reapertura de la misma.
Sarajevo es una ciudad que combina
de manera inaudita la tradición con
la modernidad, establecimientos
tradicionales con discotecas de
tendencia. En la ciudad encontrarás
bares en los que puedes almorzar por
menos de 3 euros un pan de pita relleno
de espinacas, de patatas o de queso y una
bebida. En su variada gastronomía en la
que encontrarás platos como el cepavi,
trozos de carne asados con cebolla y una
salsa especial, queda patente una vez más
la diversidad cultural.
Sarajevo es, en definitiva, una ciudad de
contrastes que no te defraudará. No lo
dudes y déjate encandilar por su magia.
priest’s homily, but always figured no harm
done as long as one receives the spiritual
message.
always be a musician,”and he explained if he
couldn’t sing one day, he would give singing
lessons or be a choir director.
The Philosophy of Andy
Warhol: From A to B and Back
Again by Andy Warhol
Island by Aldous Huxley. Huxley is one of my
favourite authors, having written both Brave
New World and The Doors of Perception. Margo Fortuny, Bio:
Island is a Utopian philosophical book that Writer and artist Margo Fortuny
takes place on the fictional island Pala. is the features editor for London-
Themes of Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, based Exit magazine. The former
and Confucianism are woven into the plot. New Yorker also contributes to
Huxley wrote an engaging story while Loud & Quiet and Metal. Fortuny
giving the reader a lot to conceptualize. If also paints East Londoners, hosts
you enjoy thinking about an underground literary salon, and
the meaning of life and updates www.margofortuny.com.
the future of mankind, I’d She is currently working on her first
recommend Island. novel, Lust Manifesto.
Island by Aldous Huxley
3. It’s a chilly February morning in
New York City. Outside your apartment
window there’s not an inch to be found
on the sidewalk as individuals are lost in
a crowd of overcoats, polished shoes and
dark suits...

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WORDS by Luc Ciotkowski
Wimbledon
preview
22 June – 5 July
Nadal, Federer and Centre Court’s
brand new retractable roof: these
are the stars everyone is waiting
to see at The All England Lawn
Tennis and Crocquet Club this year.
As well as an end to rain delays
on Wimbledon’s main stage,
floodlights have been fitted.
Play will continue until 10pm
(local time), though they could
technically go all night if officials
saw fit. Last year’s men’s final has
been touted as the greatest of all
time; something
that won’t be
repeated any
time soon. Or
will it? Federer
managed to
break Nadal’s
stranglehold on
clay last month here in Madrid, but
the Majorcan still went into Roland
Garros as the overwhelming
favourite. Grass is another matter
of course, and Federer will be very
much out to show his surrender
of the Wimbledon title to the
Spaniard was a one-time thing.
Whatever happens, both titans
will have to be at their best
to withstand the challenge of
Djokovic and Murray. The home
crowd will be right behind the
Scotsman, but the expectation
could be as much a hindrance as a
help to young Andy.
Several betting companies
place the Williams sisters as
joint favourites for the women’s
championship. Reigning and five-
time champion Venus is going for
a third consecutive
title, and twice
winner Venus looks
the best-placed
to stop her if her
early season injury
6-A-SIDE 9 may
doesn’t come
back. Sharapova
CRICKET CUP
is another coming
back from injury
who might be
in with a shout. The young Dane
with the Polish name, Caroline
Wozniacki, is the one I’ll be looking
out for to make a big impact after
We’re happy to report that the inaugural European Vibe 6-a-side Cricket Cup, hosted by the Madrid Cricket her foray to the final of the Madrid
Club last month, was a huge success with eight teams representing large sections of Madrid's thriving expat Masters last month. Of course,
community. As you can see from the photos, the day was as much about socializing in the Spanish sunshine as not to mention the woman who
it was about winning cricket matches. The eventual winners were the Ría Tigers who beat a highly competitive vanquished her and current world
number one, Dinara Safina, would
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22 june 09
The turn
of the tide
The Premier League vs. La Liga
WORDS by Michele Martinelli
Michele Martinelli looks at the current power swing in
European football and contrasting styles between the English
and Spanish game.
A
fter watching the Eto’o, Henri, Messi
trident ripple the net 90 times between
them this season, I was expecting
fireworks against Chelsea in the first leg of
the Champions League semi-final. However,
it was not to be. The Blues decided to play 9
men behind the ball and the game ended 0-0.
The game prompted uproar amongst
the Spanish press, who felt the referee had
allowed the English team to show far too
much aggression towards the skilful Barça
players. Regardless of whether or not the
officials were too lenient towards Chelsea, the
shift in football dominance
from Italy and Spain towards
England (three out of four
teams in the semis twice
in as many years) is very
much evident. Weeks before,
Liverpool destroyed a Real
Madrid team who, prior
to ‘El Clásico’, were on an
18-match unbeaten run
in La Liga. The obvious difference between
the Premiership and Europe’s other leagues
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friendly football in the sun
is money. Cash brings better players, bigger
names, and better promotion, albeit to the
detriment of home grown talent. There are
other factors contributing towards England’s
current dominance such as the refereeing in
Champions League games. It seems that as
the Premiership grows in importance referees
around the globe are adapting to the more
physical English game and awarding fewer
fouls. This puts Spanish and Italian teams in a
position where they have to adapt their more
tactical game for European clashes. This was
never more apparent then during Real Madrid
– Liverpool, where the Liga
players were constantly
waiting for calls which never
came. If you go back and
look at the first goal, the
one that got Pepe a yellow
for arguing, you clearly see
Torres with his hand on the
defender's shoulder holding
him back. The referee did
not see it this way though and ‘El Niño’ scored
seconds later. In my book, it was a clear foul.
sport
I, however, am a Serie A follower, referee
De Bleeckere is clearly not.
The difference is not only apparent at
professional level. When I arrived in Spain I
began playing 7-a-side football. On my first
day I slid in on a member of the other team
and the guy went down. I was surrounded by
the rest of them who told me to, “Take it easy”,
that “It was only a game” and that I was “loco”.
Over the next couple of weeks I was lectured
on how much contact constituted a foul (very
little) and had to watch in disbelief as grown
men moaned and groaned over every slight
knock that occurred on the pitch. Having spent
the past four years playing in England where
anyone who moans about anything but full on
contact is berated; I was and still am amazed. I
do feel some empathy for the likes of Carvalho
when faced with players of the calibre of Messi;
I too could not stand to watch a highly skilled
player dance around me without giving into
the temptation of sticking a boot out. It’s just
that in England I would be praised for a good
tackle; here it’s a foul and a torrent of abuse.
On the plus side, my technique is improving,
slowly, and over the next couple of months
I hope to up my passing and other more
technical aspects of the game. I am not looking
forwards to my return to British soil, where my
newfound skills will ensure my ankles receive
tough treatment. I will again have to adapt,
but that’s fine. I have all the time in the world.
A Spanish team drawn
against Chelsea does not,
and as a result will not be
able to pull off any fancy
moves without getting
slapped in the face from
someone like Ballack.
So are Spanish, Italian,
French and German teams destined to forever
be bullied by the big four? Is it goodbye to the
Tottis of the world and hello to the Drogbas?
Not if they adapt, and given the popularity of
the Premiership around the world they just
might have to. This might mean the death, or at
least temporary decline, of ‘beautiful’ football,
depending on your view of the game.
The real loser in all this is Russian billionaire
Roman Abramovich, who has pumped £600
million into Chelsea just to be left with a team
whose only response to Barca’s brilliance is to
put 11 men behind the ball and pray.
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girls vs. boys
Matt Johnson
Disclaimer: The following are actual quotes and
conversations from my investigatory adventures
and do not necessarily reflect my personal opinions.
Me: Let’s play the word association game. I say a word;
you tell me the first thing that comes to mind. Okay.
Ready? America.
Students: Joder. Guns. McDonalds. Rock & Roll. Bush.
Beverly Hills. Petrol. Rich. Fat. Mickey Mouse. Miami Vice.
Socks with sandals. Monica Lewinski. Should we continue?
Ah, yes. The inevitable American stereotypes. Asked this
month to interview my students about what their fellow
countrymen really think of mine, I wasn’t sure if it was a
properly assigned writing task, or a set up to be the center
of a midday office roast. Regardless, I learned a thing or
two, had some laughs, and came out relatively unscathed
– unless you count my slightly bruised ego, of course.
Anyway. So, firing squad ready? Here goes nothin’…
“America’s reputation has recently gotten a lot
worse because of Bush.” Stemming from an eight year
administration characterized by comically bad vocabulary,
self serving, misguided military pursuits, and frighteningly
nonsensical methods of organized chaos and corruption,
it’s been made clear to me that although us Yanks may
have been in a bit of a slump as of late, if Britney can come
back from her Uncle Fester lookalike days, then dammit,
our global image can take a turn for the better, too.
“Most everything we think about American people,
we get from films.” As long as Hollywood keeps churning
out intellectual blockbusters such as Sex and the City, The
Fast and the Furious, High School Musical, and Maid in
Manhattan, our global street cred will continue to be more
shot than MC Hammer at a gangsta rap convention.
“Americans know nothing outside their borders.” If
the stat is correct that only 10% of US citizens are passport
carriers, and an even smaller percentage have actually
dared to venture overseas, it wouldn’t be a shocker to learn
that even worse than those who’d come to Spain expecting
tacos and piñatas, are those who may in fact believe that
on either side of our bordering oceans, the world drops off
at right angles into the great abyss of outer space. As far
as Spaniards are concerned, this fun fact doesn’t fall far
from the truth. “Americans think that Spain is Mexico,” they
related. “Wait,” I answered, “it’s not?”
“Americans actually practice religion.” As one student
noted, “In America it’s possible to be a black man in the
Whitehouse, but never an atheist.” In Spain, the belief in
a higher power is being lost on the younger generations.
Saying “God bless you” to a Spaniard would warrant
stranger looks than ordering a caña in Klingon. Or so they
said.
“Americans are extremely competitive.” I myself will
take some blame for this one. I have, admittedly, fallen
to fisticuffs pending the result of a particularly intense
video game rivalry, cussed out a friend for botching a
routine fly ball in a friendly fraternity softball game, and
participated in blue-faced shouting matches sparked from
disagreements regarding topics as trivial as tidily-winks.
OK. Guilty as charged.
“Americans are obsessed with size – everything is
bigger there. And think of all the fat people!” America,
sadly enough, does play home to a rather disproportionate
population of fatties. We don’t walk a lot. We eat fast foot
by the grease-stained bucketful. We slurp sugary sodas
by the liter. And the smorgasbord of available satellite
stations makes for a powerful ass-to-couch adhesive on a
sunny Saturday afternoon. Touché, class. Touché.
Among other things, I was able to further gather that
Americans are environmentally unfriendly, insensitive to
the needs of the poor, straight-laced, honest, patriotic,
and simple. It was also brought up that in the States
materialism runs rampant like swine flu at a Mexican
hookah bar. Okay, okay – enough already!
So, there it all is – the truth laid out in full. It can
sting a bit, I admit, but sticks & stones…well, you get the
point. And although our reputation does seem to be on
the upswing, it looks like we Americans still have our work
cut out for us – or rather, Obama does at least. As for our
future? Well, who knows exactly, but at least us expats can
take pride in knowing that Spain, most certainly, is not
Mexico.
24 june 09
WHAT THE SPANIsH
THINK ABOUT AMERICANs
What do the Spanish really think about Americans? That was the
question we put to our girls vs. boys writers this month. One Spaniard
and two Americans in Madrid set out to discover the answer.
Vanessa Harris
S E
pain and the United States have had a fractured
relationship the past few years. Many blame
former President Bush’s ‘war on terrorism’
policies and the Spanish government’s support of
the invasion of Iraq for the 11 March 2004 Madrid
train bombings. Upon his ascension to power, Prime
Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero angered
Washington when he pulled all Spanish troops from
Iraq. It has been especially fun to pick on the more
palpable elements of America: the Double Whopper,
the tanks disguised as cars rumbling from suburb
to suburb in search of the next gas station, and the
Governator; oh how America does love elevating its
foreign-born superheroes to political high offices.
But has the Spanish attitude changed in one fell swoop of a
presidential election? Can one man change the world’s attitude
toward America? What is more plausible is that Spaniards give
some credit to Americans for not only recognizing the faults of
Bush and Co. but lambasting them out of office so that all that
is left of the Republicans is Rush Limbaugh in all his sexiness.
Americans wanted to change the trajectory of the country
and so voted into office a man who they believe will positively
change their prospects for the future. Americans voted for
Obama because he breathed life into the democratic process;
he brought politics back to the people by making it relevant.
Whether or not he is all hype remains to be seen. But what do
Spaniards really think of Americans?
Enrique B. Juarez, who works in marketing, says, “I
admire Americans because, despite living in America or being
born in other countries, they feel their country as one of the
biggest things. They identify with it and fight for it…and
they look out for one another, it is not each to his own.” Daniel
Blasco is less optimistic. “I think that being a young country,
[Americans] have an excessive sense of patriotism. There is
too much capitalism and little state coverage, things that in
Europe are totally assumed by the state, there, are privatized. I
think this is unfavorable to people without resources, therefore
dividing a lot of society,” Blasco says. On the other hand he
says, “[Americans] occupy a region that is rich in natural
resources and are some of the most innovative people in
the world and in this way the system that they have formed
is very solid.” Regarding the elections, Blasco continues, “It
could not have been any other way.” Still, some opinions are
more moderate. Rafa Rodrigo Zazo, advertising student, says,
“The Americans I know are quite open-minded and sociable.”
Andres Olmos, a madrileño lawyer says, “I love Americans. They
are fun, easy-going and open.”
It seems there is a line drawn between the people and
the politics. Whereas the politicians frustrate, the people
please. But, according to Zazo, “Americans seem to do
whatever their leaders do whether it is George Bush or Barack
Obama.” As Obama’s open personality seems to be more
aligned with what Spaniards think of American people,
then hopefully in the not-so-distant future, Spaniards will
agree with America's politics as easily as its citizens.
Laura Ramos
stados Unidos despierta a un tiempo
admiración, envidia, miedo y odio en muchas
partes del mundo. Los españoles miramos con
admiración su esfuerzo en investigación científica
y tecnológica, la creatividad de sus empresas, el
afán de superación de muchos de sus ciudadanos,
el trabajo duro y su capacidad de arriesgar que les
llevan a excelentes resultados.
Muchos envidian su cultura del espectáculo. En España
existe escaso amor por nuestro cine y gran afición por las
superproducciones estadounidenses. Gustan las grandes
inversiones y efectos especiales y los temas que se tratan.
Gran parte del público huye de las películas intimistas y de
corte sencillo que caracterizan al cine europeo y prefiere los
proyectos ambiciosos de tecnología punta e historias fuera de
lo común que le trasladan a otras realidades.
El amor por el deporte y el duro entrenamiento de
sus deportistas es otra de las cosas que los españoles más
apreciamos de los estadounidenses. Los jugadores de la
NBA destacan entre los deportistas más admirados por
su capacidad de convertir cada partido en un auténtico
espectáculo.
La lengua americana se asocia por un lado a los productos
de calidad, a lo que está «en la onda», a lo joven y positivo.
Pero, por otro lado también se percibe como muestra de la
invasión de la cultura americana en la nuestra. Hay quien
habla de «imperialismo lingüístico», una de las consecuencias
de la dominación de EEUU sobre los demás países del mundo.
Cuando hablamos de imperialismo llegamos a los
aspectos de EEUU que menos les gustan a muchos españoles.
Es evidente que la política tiene mucho que ver en la
percepción que tenemos de la primera potencia mundial. EEUU
encarna el liberalismo en su máxima expresión, el belicismo
y el etnocentrismo. A muchos españoles les cuesta entender
el sistema sanitario estadounidense, que a veces se tilda de
poco humano. Tampoco gusta el afán de EEUU por participar
en guerras. Las guerras de Vietnam y de Irak destacan entre las
más denostadas por los críticos de EEUU. Tampoco gusta que
en muchos estados exista gran facilidad para comprar armas.
La película «Bowling for Columbine» contribuyó a hacernos
ver que la posesión de armas alimentaba más el miedo y la
violencia, como una pescadilla que se muerde la cola.
Muchos estadounidenses sienten que su país es el centro
del mundo. Esa es otra de las razones por las que algunos
españoles rechazan lo americano. Entienden que EEUU quiere
imponer su modo de ver las cosas al resto del mundo, sin
respetar otras formas de practicar y entender la vida y, además,
esquilmando los recursos de los países más desfavorecidos en
su beneficio y en perjuicio de los últimos.
Los años de Bush Jr contribuyeron a perjudicar la imagen
exterior de Estados Unidos y la llegada de Obama, vista como
un nuevo amanecer por tantos estadounidenses, despierta
también la simpatía de muchos españoles. Porque muestra
que se han superado prejuicios raciales y porque se espera
que signifique una ruptura con el legado de Bush Jr. Es la
historia del sueño americano hecha realidad, pero también a
veces se mira con cierto escepticismo. Españoles de distintas
opciones políticas tienen esperanzas puestas en Obama, pero
también creen que no podrá solucionar tantos problemas
como en EEUU muchos esperan de él. También sorprende
a los españoles, acostumbrados a criticar constantemente
a sus políticos y a desconfiar de ellos, la enorme confianza
y admiración que despiertan y han despertado los diversos
presidentes en el gran país americano.
Estados Unidos en España fascina a la vez que asusta,
ilusiona a la vez que desilusiona. Tenemos una historia de
amor-odio con la primera potencia mundial.
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No Mola nada
Emilio Mola: The Caudillo that Never Was
General Mola’s death in June 1937 left Franco the unrivalled leader of
Nationalist Spain. Martin Quinn tells the story of ‘El Director’, the architect
of the Fascist campaign in the north during the Spanish Civil War.
WORDS by Martin Quinn
“W
hat if?” is a
commonly
applied
expression in
the English language. I’m not sure of
its usefulness although it’s something
I occasionally do myself. “What if ETA
hadn’t killed Carrero Blanco back
in ’73? How would that have affected
the democratic transition? And would
it have heralded a continuation of the
dictatorship?” I asked this to a class
of PP supporters and semi-apologists
for the dictatorship once. The answer
I got was that it was impossible to
predict what the good Admiral’s
government would have been like.
The comment, for me, stank of
justification for Franco’s regime, but I
felt it was a fair enough point, because
you can never really tell.
And so it goes with Emilio
Mola. What, good or bad, would
have happened had he lived longer,
we’ll never know. He was one of
the evil geniuses behind the coup
which became the Spanish Civil War
and the prelude for World War II.
Born in Cuba in 1887, he began his
army career in 1907 in the Infantry
Academy at Toledo. A decorated
soldier from the Rif War between
Spain and Morocco, he had become
Director of Security by 1930, the year
before the formation of the Second
Republic. Because of his political
stances he was unpopular with the
Left. In 1936, the newly-elected
Popular Front sent him packing to
Pamplona as Military Governor in an
attempt to isolate him. They thought
of Navarra as being out of the way but
it was to prove a fatal mistake. Mola
joined the planning process for a coup
in the Carlist-infested area along with
officers loyal to the exiled General José
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Sanjurjo. The coup swung into action
on 18 July, 1936 after days of unrest.
As the situation developed into civil
war, Mola became the Nationalist
northern commander while Francisco
Franco headed up the south. He was
considered cold and divisive and
went as far as leaving his brother to
be executed. When the government
captured his brother and threatened
his life, Mola replied, “He knows
how to die as an officer. I can neither
take back my word to my followers
and probably you cannot either from
yours”. It seems cold but maybe the
words of a practical leader. What
really iced up Emilio Mola’s reputation
however, was what he did next.
He ordered public executions
of prisoners and Republican
sympathisers to instill fear. As the
killings continued they evolved into
a systematic purge of all elements in
disagreement with the Nationalists.
Mola apparently expressed shock at
how the process unfolded, but Franco,
chosen over him as Commander-in-
Chief, had developed it into a form of
‘political cleansing’. In addition to the
public executions, Mola introduced a
tactic and phrase now in the military
lexis: The Fifth Column. He had
attempted to take Madrid with four
columns of troops and announced
that Nationalist followers inside the
city would provide an extra line of
support to destroy the enemy from
within. Ultimately, it failed and
Madrid held on until the end of the
war, but the tactic remains until this
day in most theatres of conflict. It was
subsequently used by antifascists like
the French Resistance, who used the
tactic to provide help and clear the
way for the advancing Allies during
World War II.
Mola understood how to divide
and conquer perfectly. This was
demonstrated by the fall of Bilbao in
July 1937, which happened about a
week after Mola’s death, though it had
been orchestrated by him. It was also a
demonstration of Republican inability
to stand united because of infighting
and defections. Guernica, which lay
between Bilbao and the Nationalists,
had suffered the now-infamous terror
bombing by the Nazi Condor Legion
in April. This left a clear path for the
Fascist army to attack the Biscayne
city and win total control of the north.
Bilbao’s defences - its ‘Ring of Iron’
- crumbled in front of Mola’s troops
thanks to the efforts of its two main
engineers, who had defected to the
Nationalists. The second defector,
a man called Goiketxea was from
a strong Basque nationalist family
involved in the PNV; an impressive
feat for the Fascists and a sickener
for the beleaguered Basques. Bilbao
was being attacked by the Condor
Legion and the Basque and central
governments started arguing because
of the lack of support the Basques felt
they were receiving. In addition, a
message from the Vatican setting out
Mola and Franco’s terms of surrender
for the Basques was mistakenly wired
through Barcelona instead of London.
The central government didn’t pass
the message on and then condemned
the oblivious Basques. Along with the
recent fighting between Communists
and Anarchists in Barcelona and
the fall of President Largo Caballero
(blamed on the Basques), Mola took
advantage of Republican discord and
his success stretched beyond his death
into the jaws of a Fascist victory.
Mola died mysteriously in a plane
crash during the war just like the
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coup’s original leader, Sanjurjo, who
also died mysteriously in a plane crash
during the war. This has led to the eye
of suspicion being directed towards
Franco, and conspiracy theorists have
suggested that the Generalissimo was
behind both incidents. However, no
evidence has ever been produced to
back the claim and, in all fairness,
Sanjurjo’s death seems to have been
his own fault. This is considering the
fact he overloaded his small plane
with clothes to return from exile as
the best-dressed tinpot dictator in
Europe. He also apparently refused
a larger plane (which, coincidentally,
Franco had previously used) for one
which was to fly him back to Spain
by a “daring aviator”. Mola’s accident
seemed to be just that: an accident
that happened in bad weather while
flying to Vitoria. Bad relations did
exist between Mola and Franco, as the
latter was appointed head of state and
maximum general, at which Mola was
livid. But there is simply nothing more
than the old Latin expression, Qui
Bono? to condemn Franco.
Their power struggle ultimately
raises the “What If?” question. Mola,
the political General and Franco the
plain old General. Franco’s regime was
more militaristic as opposed to Mola’s
vision of a republican directorate with
an actual social program. Franco’s
previous non-involvement in politics
meant he had acquired very few
political enemies, making it relatively
easy to unite factions such as the
Carlists and Falangists. He had better
relations with the Nazis, though this
was to change. Franco believed that
he was waging a war of darkness
and light, which was demonstrated
by the evolution of Mola’s summary
executions into full-scale White
Terror. As the Germans came to
realize this, his ability to rule a country
that was to possibly participate on
the Axis side in the coming war was
questioned. The last thing Germany
needed was to feed a starving nation
without an industrial proletariat (or
at least which the vindictive Franco
seemed intent on wiping out for their
betrayal). It is also said Hitler preferred
liaising with his dentist than dealing
with Franco, who the Führer allegedly
referred to as a “Jesuit Swine”. Mola
however, although not having good
relations with the Third Reich, was
much more practical. There might not
have been the same level of killings in
a Molista Spain, but his use of terror
for terror’s sake may have left him in
charge of a regime more able to join
the other European Fascist powers in a
global war.
And his legacy? The area where
Mola’s plane crashed is called
Alcocero de Mola, in his honour. A
historical memory law was passed
some years back to rid Spain of
Franquista names and symbols.
It has, of course been vehemently
opposed by the People’s Party,
who are partly descended from the
Franquista movement. Despite this,
most Fascist street and place names
are now gone, but Mola’s remains.
The country moves on, but the ghost
of a monster among monsters still
haunts the north and its name is plain
for all to see.
25

food
American
Celebrate with us like we’re back in the 70s, when
Hard Rock Cafe first opened its doors in London. The
JUne 14 first 38 people through the doors can order the Hard
Rock Legendary burger for only 71 cents. Live music
performance by “The Sons of Rock” (21:00).
Free birthday cake for all diners. Open 12:30 to 2:00.
The original Hard Rock Cafe London
Tel: 91 436 4340 www.hardrock.com
Hard Rock Cafe Pº de la Castellana, 2 Colón/Serrano
Mexican /Tex-Mex
Experience our traditional Mexican cuisine in an
authentic atmosphere. In a relaxed environment
enjoy one of our specialities, the fajitas, mixtas and
prawn tacos. With space for large groups, there is
fun for everyone! Open Mon-Thurs: 1pm-4pm
and 8pm-12pm, Friday to Sunday: 1pm-4pm and
8pm to 1:30 am. Tel: 91 542 3936
www.cantinalaherradura.com.es
La Herradura c/ Montserrat, 32 San Bernardo/Plaza de España
Argentinian
Basilicco Santa Teresa, 12 ( Alonso Martinez). Tel: 91 308 0102
El Gaucho Tetuán, 34 ( Sol). Tel: 91 522 4793
La Vaca Argentina Bailén, 20 ( La Latina). Tel: 91 365 6654
Cuban
Centrally located Argentinian steak house with a
rustic, welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy traditional
Argentinian cuisine such as pizza, pasta, and grilled
meat. Variety of vegetarian options available. Open
every day ‘til late. Average price 15/20€ per head,
lunch menu only 9,50€.
Il Piccolino Della Farfalla Tel: 91 369 4391
La Farfalla Tel: 91 369 4691
Il Piccolino Della Farfalla c/ Huertas, 6 Antón Martín
La Farfalla c/ Santa María, 17 Antón Martín
Modern/International Cuisine
Creative cuisine in a casual, friendly atmosphere.
Lunch served Tuesday to Friday, Dinner served Tuesday
to Saturday, brunch served on Sundays.
Tel: 91 547 4996
Toma c/ Conde Duque, 14 Plaza de España
Vegetarian
A pleasant surprise for non-vegetarians. Rustic,
Andalusian tavern-style décor, extensive and
surprisingly tasty menu. Located in the heart of the
bustling La Latina area.
Open every day, 1pm- 4.30pm, 8pm-12.30pm.
Tel: 91 365 8982
El Estragón Pl. Paja, 10 Madrid de los Austrias La Latina
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Indian Spanish Traditional Spanish
Antiguo Torre Narigües
Brand new Indian restaurant in Madrid! Exquisite Authentic Spanish cuisine in the center of Madrid with
Indian cuisine, in a stunning and central location, Traditional Spanish food, in a traditional Spanish competitive prices. Specialities in tapas and local dishes along
right beside Madrid’s famous Plaza Mayor. atmosphere, with flamenco music and a terrace right in with a wide range of wines from“Bodegas Casagrande” Come
the centre of Madrid. Try the typical “croquetas de jamón” and visit our caves! From 1pm to 4pm and from 8:30pm to
Terrace now open. or the house speciality “Don Paco” dish. Open all day from 12pm Sundays and Mondays evenings closed.
Tel: 913 669 099 Mob: 662 503 469
10am to 2am. Tel: 91 522 9050 Tel: 91 559 0404 www.tabernalaromanareal.com
Mister India Plaza de la Provincia, 3
Plaza de Lavapies, 5
Sol/Antón Martin
Lavapies La Tía Cebolla c/ de la Cruz, 27 Sol Taberna La Romana c/ Factor, 8 Ópera/Sol
Japanese
Brand new Indian restaurant located in the Heart “Let’s Noodle”
of Madrid. Traditional Punjab dishes served by friendly Enjoy typical Andalusian food, original décor, Madrid’s very first noodle bar. Fast, healthy and
Indian staff. Call for details of special Bollywood oriental dance shows and a cultural fusion every fun food served in the heart of Madrid’s Chueca
dancing shows performed in the restaurant. day of the year… Not to be missed!! district, in a pleasant and modern atmosphere.
Open 1-4pm and 8pm-midnight. Tel: 90 233 3334 www.medinamayrit.com Take-away service available.
Tel: 91 523 4570 Open Mon- Sun 1pm-1am.
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Medina Mayrit c/ Atocha, 14 Sol/Tirso de Molina Tel: 91 522 3333
Curry’s Indian Restaurant c/ Silva, 16 Callao Circus Noodle Bar c/ Libertad, 13 Chueca
Bazaar San Marcos, 35 ( Chueca). Tel: 91 523 1505
Casa Mingo Paseo de la Florida, 34 ( Príncipe Pío). Tel: 91 547 7918 Ayala Japón Ayala, 67 ( Lista). Tel: 91 309 5625
La Cueva del Faisán Espoz y Mina,15 ( Sol). Tel: 676 287 654 Furama Paseo de la Florida, 2 ( Príncipe Pío). Tel: 91 548 7658
A Cuerpo De Rey Hilarión Eslava, 27 ( Moncloa). Tel: 91 549 4338
Chinese
Spanish Tapas House Of Ming Pº de la Castellana, 74 ( G Marañón). Tel: 91 561 9827
Traditional Indian restaurant- offering a variety of La Casa del Abuelo Victoria, 12 ( Sol). Tel: 91 521 2319 Tse Yang Pº Castellana, 22 ( Ruben Dario). Tel: 91 431 1888
rich Indian cuisine infused with the best authentic Malaspina Cádiz, 9 ( Sol). Tel: 91 523 4024 Zen Central Puigcerdá, 6 ( Serrano). Tel: 91 431 1233
ingredients. Located in the centre of Madrid and
open daily 1-4 pm and 8-12 pm. Set menu available
everyday from 1-4 pm for 9.95€.
Tel: 91 360 0706 www.gurumadrid.es
Guru Indian Restaurant c/ Echegaray 21 Sol/ Sevilla
Enjoy a wide variety of traditional Indian cuisine.
With over 40 dishes to choose from, you will be spoilt
for choice. Open daily 1-4 pm and 8.30-11.30 pm.
Set menu and take away food available.
www.restaurantetaj.com
c/ Cruz 13 Sol/Sevilla. Tel: 91 522 3595
Taj c/ Marqués De Cubas 6 Banco de España. Tel: 91 531 5059 / 91 521 63 27
Bright, colourfully furnished Indian restaurant located in
Madrid’s trendy Chueca area. Open since 1985, it is a busy
little place and quite reasonably priced at around 18/20€
per head. 3 course lunch or “menu del día” is served from
1.30pm- 4.30pm, dinner from 8.30pm- 12.30am.
Open every day. Tel: 91 391 4586
Taj Mahal c/ Belén, 12 Chueca/Alonso Martínez
Annapurna Zurbano, 5 ( Alonso Martínez). Tel: 91 319 8716
Arga Isabel la Católica, 9 ( Santo Domingo). Tel: 91 542 2756
Bombay Palace Fernán González, 54 ( Ibiza). Tel: 91 574 1930
Delhi Duque de Osuna, 6 ( Plaza de España). Tel: 91 542 8451
Ganga Alameda, 6 ( Atocha). Tel: 91 369 4273
Moharaj Buenavista, 42 ( Lavapies). Tel: 91 528 5289 / 91 539 2829
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inspirational madrid
inspirational
madrid - no.8
London - Madrid
Natasha
Mason
This month’s interviewee is Natasha Mason,
founder of teacher training company TtMadrid.
Frustration and wine nearly led to her company
being officially named Top Totty- the British
female entrepreneur talks to Helen Macrae
about how she came to Madrid, the barriers she
faced in setting up her business and the future
of the crisis stricken English teaching industry.
interview by Helen Macrae
S
o, tell me a bit about how
you ended up in Madrid.
I came, like many people
do, for love. It was about five
years ago now. My then-
boyfriend had been working here for
six years and I’d been going back and
forth at the weekends, and working in
London. And finally he decided that
he wasn’t coming home, I was head-
ing towards late-20s and thought, “Al-
right, I’m coming to get you! You can’t
hide”, so I packed up, shipped out and
came, arrived, no Spanish, no job and
my background was law and human
resources. So, did a TEFL course, ‘cos
what does a girl do ... when she speaks
no Spanish? Started teaching business
English, only business English, I never
taught children or anything like that. I
thought it was going to be really dif-
ficult to get work and put my name,
phone number everywhere in Madrid,
every newspaper, everything, and just
got a stupid amount of hours and of
course accepted the first 10 offers I
got and ran round Madrid for the first
year like a lunatic. Then slowly got into
the training side of it, I think with my
background in human resources and
training and development, which I’d
done my Master’s in; it was a natural
progression for me. And I started
working in that and then, went out,
had a few bottles of wine with some
girlfriends and thought, “Right, I’m
setting up my own business!”
Were there many barriers to setting
up your own business in Spain?
There were, I just didn’t know about
any of them... I think if I’d known
how difficult it was going to be, I
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wouldn’t have done it. And I don’t
think it’s necessarily stupidly difficult
now if you know people, but I didn’t
really know many people. The con-
tacts I had were effectively going to
be my competition, so it wasn’t as if
I could go and say, “So I’m thinking
of setting up my own TEFL school,
what tips can you give me?”
So it’s things like that. Getting the
telephone line into the school took
us nine weeks and at one stage as
I was screaming down the phone
at Telefónica the woman pointed
out that maybe the reason I lived
in Spain was for a more relaxed
lifestyle, and maybe that wasn’t
working out for me, to which I said
thanks very much for the advice,
and what about my telephone line?
It’s just fraught with complications
like that. I accidentally set €2000 on
fire and that was a bit of a problem.
It was the last 2000 I had of the
money to set up, it wasn’t enough to
do everything I needed to do, and I
was with a friend of mine Rae count-
ing it out, and however well I counted
it, it didn’t match what I needed and
so she said “Look, put it to one side
and let’s revisit it tomorrow
morning again”
and I put it to
the side and
I accidentally
put it on top of
a candle, so a
second later she’s
like “What’s that
smell?” It was
€2000, half it was
burnt, literally like
half of the notes,
ve sushi makin g nights where our–
we often ha com e an d learn how to makeowsuseahich
graduatesat way for them to get to kn share
it’s a gre is is important so they can er.
other.  Th ge and support one anoth
knowled
so I had to take it back to the bank
the next day and the bank manager
wanted to know if I was absolutely
sure that I wanted to set up my own
business. So I had little problems like
that when I first started.
Did you find being a woman put
more barriers in your way?
I think it did, I mean when we go for
meetings at banks and to sign at the
notarios and things like that, they
often ask us where our husbands are,
or our business partners, and we’re
like, “At home with the baby, where
any good husband should be”. They
actually find us more amusing than
anything else, they think it’s really
funny, especially foreign women...
So it’s helped then?
I think in a way it has, in a good way,
there’s lots of grants available, lots of
help available and there are some
really amazing mujeres groups here,
where you can access advice and
funding... we didn’t know about all
of them when I first set up, and you
can only get a lot of them for the first
year, but for example they would
have helped us with a free loan to
get all the computers and printers
and things like that, we could have
got all our constitutional documents
done for free. Definitely an all-female
business helps in terms of things we
could access, and just our amuse-
ment value to other people, like the
bank manager saying do you want
pink credit cards....and we’re like, “Ok,
whatever...”
You’ve not encountered any sort
of machista attitudes?
I think the banks were a little bit,
because we don’t have men involved
in our business, they do feel a bit
uncomfortable that our husbands
are not there signing documents
and things, and now because I got
married in Spain my husband has
to come and sign some parts even
though he’s not connected with the
business, which I find frustrating. But
it’s Spain and the reason we live here
is because it’s a little different. But
no, I would say in general being an
all-female business has actually been
fine, or an advantage.
How is the English teaching
sector at the moment?
Spaniards are worrying about jobs
and wanting to increase their level
of English and their companies are
not necessarily
providing it. I think
the level can only
go so far in Spain
- companies get
an awful lot of
money funded
for their English
classes and they
have to spend a
certain amount
per head.
I mean we’ve
still got to wait and see, I think the big
tipping point will be September.
What do you think will happen?
What do you think the future is?
I really don’t think it’s going to go
down much more than it’s gone
down, I think it’s gone down about
20% and I really don’t think it’s going
to go down much more than that,
because of the amount of money
that the companies get from the
government and things like that.
And I think when things come back
online, Madrid will go back to being
crazy crazy. I actually don’t think it’s a
bad thing at the moment, I think it’s
bringing back quality into the market.
I think for us it’s good because the
agencies can now be more picky.
They used to phone us up and we’d
be like “What are you looking for? We
might have a graduate” and they’d
be like, “Two arms, two legs, and even
that can be negotiable”. So I think
what’s nice now is they want them to
have the TEFL cert, which is great for
us. They want them to be a bit older,
which we generally have, some busi-
ness background again, which most
of our graduates have. So I think in
that, it’s bringing a little bit more qual-
ity back and I think the companies as
well can be a bit more choosy.
What do you wish you’d known
when you first came here?
Oh gosh, that it would have been
easier not to have a boyfriend when
I arrived and to find myself a Span-
ish one to help with my language.
But having married him now, I can
see the benefits. Definitely the only
way, at our age, to really get to
grips with the language is to have a
Spanish boyfriend.
I think I’d have liked to have known
that teaching was a real job. I think
that it’s that there are so many op-
portunities that can come out of it,
and I expected when I arrived here,
when I thought about teaching
English, that I was going to be teach-
ing kids in a school. Nothing wrong
with that, but that wasn’t at all what
I ended up doing, and I got to teach
the director of finance at KPMG,
director of this, director of that, lots
of people who have helped me in
my professional life since.
So I found those kinds of links and the
access I got to the absolute movers and
shakers of Madrid, that you would never
have access to just as an employee.
But I just think, for me, knowing the
things I could gain out of teaching
business English in Madrid, that it was
a proper grown-up job, and that it
didn’t have to be forever but it could
launch me into something else, that I
would meet someone who inspired
something in me that meant I could
set up something
on my own - I think
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