Source (30.09.2010): http://www.circuitodejerez.com.

Doc also available on http://www.casarosaleda.com.

A banner advertising for the strike.

The opinions of people we spoke to varied.

Almost everybody said a strike was not a good medizine for the country.

Main strike event at Plaza Arenal at 7:45pm

It was a bit like a bank holiday, people were calm and friendly.

The main strike event was dated at 7:30pm.

After maybe 45 minutes the show was over and some more shops opened.

Shop closed due to strike.

Shop not closed by reason of strike.

Alcazar

Middle Age Market 'Mercado de la Vendimia'

Cyclist.

At Monday we visited the ‘Mercado de la Vendimia’, a middle age market between the Plaza Arenal and the Alcazar.

Beside de food (you get there handmade sausages and bread), I liked most Manuel’s wire- art.

He really does amazing things using simple means.

He sells them from 2,50€ the figure.

That’s not expensive, isn’t it?

If you want to get in contact with him: +34 663 304 779.

Don Quijote.	Fisherman.
Small figures made from wire.	Manuel, the artist.

Entry to 'Viernes Flamenco' at Cine Astoria, C/ Francos

We visited this event the 20th of August, entry fee is 10€, it starts at 22:00. See the whole program here.

We were like every year quite pleased. ‘Viernes Flamenco’ has a unique atmosphere: The local people are mixed with a few tourists and so the audience responds/interacts well with the performers.

See the recording we did on that event:

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Performers were:

Cante: ALBERTO SANCHEZ “EL ALMENDRO”
Guitarra: José Ignacio Franco
Cante: BARULLO DE JEREZ
Guitarra: Manuel Moneo (Nieto)
Cante: MATEO SOLEA
Guitarra: Domingo Rubichi
Baile: EDUARDO CLAVIJO
Invitado “Tio Juan Parrilla”

http://www.carrerassanlucar.es

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It’s amazing, people are bathing or laying on the beach and a few metres further horses are racing in a shut off part of the beach. At the finishing line the promoter built a closed area with VIP lounge. The entrance fee was 12€. From the grandstand there we made the video.
At the promenade we enjoyed the party, just the mosquitoes liked us a bid too much.
Sanlucar is may be 25 km from Jerez, a nice daytrip from Casa Rosaleda!

Enjoy this emotional event with us!

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World Champion Party at Plaza de Caballo

Overloaded Fan Vehicle

Giving the monuments horse a treat

Cool Fan bike

Tile inspired by floor of the 'De la Madre' apartment.

Hello together,

Aprox. one and a half months ago we got a package from the US.

Sharon, a former guest sent us some beautiful tiles she made from drawings in our house (Thank you very much!).

We know her as a  slow traveller and inspiring artist from New York. She and Stephen, her husband,  stayed one month in Casa Rosaleda.

A week ago they also sent us their guestbook entry for their stay in November 2009.

We love her work, because we think she shows up the point of the scene.

You´ll see, her sketches and drawings are  inspired by anatomy and every day life scenes.

Get more and become a fan: Sharon’s blog.

It´s also possible to buy some of her work on www.cafepress.co.uk/sharonfrost.

Both Sharon and Stephen are enthusiastic photographers. Get some impressions on www.flickr.com/photos/sharonfrost.

The comments for the selected drawing on the tile appear here.