BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Good old Aunty - it's just decided to report on the tea-shops and Middle-East shops appearing in Granada - to my knowledge they've been there since at least the early 90s
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10654650 Sitting in Abdul Hedi Benattia's tea shop you forget for a moment where you are. The sound of sweet mint tea being poured into tiny glasses, the murmur of Arabic in the background, and piles of almond cornes de gazelle, served to customers sitting on low sofas, all suggest Morocco or Tunisia. |
Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Originally Posted by steviedeluxe
(Post 8721131)
Good old Aunty - it's just decided to report on the tea-shops and Middle-East shops appearing in Granada - to my knowledge they've been there since at least the early 90s
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10654650 Heh, if we're not careful the Beeb may "discover" a similar area in Madrid's Huertas, or in Gracia in Barcelona! Never mind the Edgware Road in London... |
Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
I have also heard of Spain being described as a third world country, that makes me quite angry:confused:
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Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
The andalucian tourist authority have used the muslim theme often, perhaps it's their fault!
I have heard Spain described as a Banana republic too, didn't make me angry, at times I agree:lol: |
Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Originally Posted by cricketman
(Post 8722246)
they are very much Andalucian and therefore Spanish through and through.
Need time to digest that one. |
Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Originally Posted by pwwm
(Post 8723308)
I have also heard of Spain being described as a third world country, that makes me quite angry:confused:
When I used to visit in 60`s and early 70`s - it was very behind the times though. Hole in the floor to wee in, or a board with a hole in it to sit on. Cobbled streets, not good roads, rail service took FOREVER. No tomato ketchup!! *sigh* I went backpacking in India in the early 1990`s - I felt at home cos it reminded me so much of Spain! :thumbsup: |
Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
One of my favourite parts of granada is the teterias (however you spell them!) Really dark when you go in there, then its sooo chilled, drinking a mint tea and a cake thingy. brilliant :)
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Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Reports like this make me think that the media really thinks the average Brit is a bit thick.
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Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Originally Posted by pwwm
(Post 8723308)
I have also heard of Spain being described as a third world country, that makes me quite angry:confused:
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Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Originally Posted by lunacrout
(Post 8733765)
The librarian in our village - Spanish born & bred - is always saying that!
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Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Originally Posted by JLFS
(Post 8733916)
A lot of Spanish say it.
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Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Originally Posted by steviedeluxe
(Post 8721131)
Good old Aunty - it's just decided to report on the tea-shops and Middle-East shops appearing in Granada - to my knowledge they've been there since at least the early 90s
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Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Originally Posted by cricketman
(Post 8722246)
I find the English press are obsessed with describing parts of Andalucia as Muslim. They go on and on about it when talking about Andalucia, Granada or Cordoba. Yes of course there are influences in terms of the cathedrals and a few other old buildings, but they are very much Andalucian and therefore Spanish through and through.
If Andalucian means typical Spanish then what are the other provinces with their different languages,cultures and traditions? The present day Spain could well be described as several countries within one border. With regard to the Muslims/Moors,...they left behind more than just a few buildings. After 7 or 8 centuries occupation, its not surprising that they also had quite an influence on Spanish ppl.and culture, some of which can still be seen today. Indeed they didn't all leave Andalucia, as a minimum of two families were made to stay on permanently in every single village to educate the returning population in regard to the everyday running of their houses,land and irrigation etc. |
Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Originally Posted by DebsyW
(Post 8725651)
When I used to visit in 60`s and early 70`s - it was very behind the times though. Hole in the floor to wee in, or a board with a hole in it to sit on.:
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Re: BBC report on Granada - only 20 years behind the times
Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly
(Post 8734189)
Not sure what you mean by that.:confused:
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