Living in Spain

Six months after the crew appeared in Loja for the day, the long awaited episode of Viajeros Por Andalucia : Loja - is being shown this Monday evening. Having seen several of the previous episodes I have few hopes for this evenings production. The poor subjects of this series - better named Tontos Por Andalucia - would I'm sure have tried to bring up meaningful and relevant points concerning their lives and their situations in Spain, and - some like us - would I'm sure have even tried to pass...Read Full Story

Almost emblematic of the town, local cafe and institution - Bar Quintana- is celebrating 40 years this week from Thursday to Saturday, promising special foods, music from the aforementioned decades and surprise gifts. Knowing Emilio's tastes for quality products, I'd expect something half decent from the Quintana crowd. Which day to go though? Well, thursday will probably be quietish, Friday there is a concert in the Posito (and the last evening of the Con Otros Ojos Exhibition) - so maybe...Read Full Story

Given the heat wave of the last few days its good to know that therre are other things to do than sit in and suffer the hair-dryer heat of an early Andaluz summer Outdoor and free- cine comes to Loja this week with the first of several international films that will be shown in their original version. This wednessday is FROZEN and starts at 10pm. The films will be shown under the arches of the Pòsito. For more info, check out the posters now adorning the streets of the town or contact the dept...Read Full Story

_____Programación cultural_Área de Cultura_Ayuntamiento de Loja_____ Miércoles 23 de marzo, a las 20,30 horas, Wednesday 23th march, at 8,30 p.m., en el CIC El Pósito,  ciclo de cine "V.S.O CINE PARA TODOS" : At CIC El Pósito , film series :       "THE GRAPES OR WRATH"  "Las uvas de la ira"    John Ford (USA, 1940)   A poor Midwest family is forced off of their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression.   Una familia de granjeros de...Read Full Story

Almost emblematic of the town, local cafe and institution - Bar Quintana- is celebrating 40 years this week from Thursday to Saturday, promising special foods, music from the aforementioned decades and surprise gifts. Knowing Emilio's tastes for quality products, I'd expect something half decent from the Quintana crowd. Which day to go though? Well, thursday will probably be quietish, Friday there is a concert in the Posito (and the last evening of the Con Otros Ojos Exhibition) - so maybe...Read Full Story