Saturday, January 28, 2006

the rain the snow in Spain

Spain is always related to sunshine. Well, the country is showing another face this weekend, which is causing major problems, but there is also the anecdotic part of yesterday's snowfall to save for posterity. No snow where I live, though!

I have "borrowed" some pics from this local newspaper's photo gallery to show the white side of Spain.


Update, because OOLOH asked in the comments: it snows only in certain mountains in Spain. Only sometimes (like this friday, but not every winter) in some lower parts of the country, even at sea level, causing traffic chaos and confusion . But also excitement among the young ones!




Beach in Vizcaya (Biscaye, near Bilbao), north of Spain



Vinyards in Tarragona, south of Barcelona



Gerona, north of Barcelona


Posted by at Saturday, January 28, 2006

15 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2006 8:57 AM

    very good scenery, but looks rather cold.....from micheles

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  2. OldLady Of The HillsJanuary 28, 2006 9:05 AM

    Amazing photographs! Does it rarely snow in Spain, or just certain parts of Spain...I mean I know it's pretty far south and one would certainly not expect it to snow...But it certainly looks quite beautful in those pictures.

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  3. OldLady Of The HillsJanuary 28, 2006 10:00 AM

    Michele sent me back once again...We sure do know how to follow each other around the wonderful Michele's Meet & Greet!
    Always a pleasure to be here with you, there in Spain, even with the snow!

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  4. MaRJanuary 28, 2006 10:18 AM

    OOLOH- it snows only in certain mountains in Spain. Only sometimes (like this friday) in some lower parts of the country, causing traffic chaos and confusion as well as excitement among the young ones!

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  5. Jean-Luc PicardJanuary 28, 2006 11:08 AM

    That's hardly the typical Spain we see in brochures!

    Michele sent me this way.

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  6. rashbreJanuary 28, 2006 11:58 AM

    Hola!

    Just back from your fabulous city.

    Loved it.

    Rashbre Central will show a few posts through an Englishman's eyes.

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  7. SpockJanuary 28, 2006 3:23 PM

    Oh, it is very pretty! Says Mom...I say, BLECH! SNOW! Who needs it! COld on my paws....potty outside......blech!

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  8. Ladybug CrossingJanuary 28, 2006 4:16 PM

    Wow! I don't think it ever snowed where we were in Spain. I can't even imagine!!
    It is lovely!
    LadyBug

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2006 5:09 PM

    Ohh, I love snow!!!
    Of course I said that because I live in Florida and don't have to deal with it every winter. But our vacations are always to places with snow.

    Enjoy your weekend!

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  10. MarisaJanuary 28, 2006 6:56 PM

    I wish I was there to enjoy the unexpected snowfall! Italy (Milan) got 20 inches -- just in time for the Olympics.

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  11. ribbiticusJanuary 28, 2006 7:02 PM

    spain looks wonderful snow or no snow. when'll i ever get to visit, i wonder? :)

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  12. carmilevyJanuary 28, 2006 11:15 PM

    That last picture deserves to be framed. Just stunning.

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  13. HRH Courtney, Queen of EverythingJanuary 29, 2006 3:49 PM

    You may be interested in the post I have up on my site this morning, then. I encourage you to go read it and the linked articles.
    Here via Michele today.

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  14. SuzanneJanuary 30, 2006 4:43 AM

    holy cow, that looks cold! I've only been in Madrid and another smaller city, (very old and walled) can't remember the name, but it was summer, and warm...just like I like it!

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  15. KPBJanuary 30, 2006 1:16 PM

    Thank goodness the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. I can't even fathom living somewhere where it snows. Remarkable.

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