Tag Archives: andalucía

Quick Video Tour of a Spanish Olive Oil Factory

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Eve Richer

The olive oil industry is so integral to Jaén’s economy that we wanted to be sure Pueblo provides at least some insight into the role it plays in the lifestyle of La Puerta de Segura. Thanks to our friend Pedro, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged aceite de oliva, andalucía, españa, factory, how is olive oil made, jaén, la puerta de segura, olive oil, pueblo, spain | Leave a comment

Update Regarding 2nd Year NIE Renewal Process

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Eve Richer

This post is intended for current teaching assistants in Spain (auxiliares de conversación) who are planning to teach again for the 2011-12 school year. I cannot provide definitive information on the NIE renewal processs (I don’t think anybody can, because … Continue reading →

Posted in Teaching in Spain | Tagged andalucía, auxiliares de conversación, cataluña, foreigner's office, how do I renew my NIE?, jaén, nie renewal, oficina de extranjeros, renovación de NIE, residency card, spain, teaching assistant | 6 Comments

Erika Wishes her Mom a Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Erika Martínez

Last Sunday was Spanish Mother’s Day but I was so busy getting ready for my Pueblo premiere party that I didn’t get a chance to post a public thank you to my mom for all of her motherly guidance and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged andalucía, erika martínez, jaén, mother's day, pueblo, web series | 1 Comment

Pueblo Sneak Preview Party and Online Premiere

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Eve Richer

Well we worked till the 11th hour getting ready for our Pueblo premiere party, but I am happy to report that our sneak preview screening on Friday was a huge success. A big thank you to everyone who came and … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Scenes | Tagged andalucía, ben raznick, erika martínez, la puerta de segura, premiere party, pueblo, red carpet, web series | 6 Comments

Carnival in the Sierras of Southern Spain

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Eve Richer

There’ve been a lot of events lately with Erika’s birthday, Andalucía Day, Teacher Day, and most recently, Carnival. I spent last year’s Carnival in New Orleans and the one before that in Rio de Janeiro, so it was interesting to … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Teaching in Spain | Tagged andalucía, carnaval, carnival, chirigota, costume, la puerta de segura, native american, parade, school, sierras, spain | Leave a comment

Happy Andalucía Day

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Eve Richer

Technically Andalucía Day is on February 28th but in true Spanish fashion it seems to be a multi-day celebration. The festivities began today with free sandwiches at school–ham and olive oil, surprise surprise–and the singing of the regional anthem. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Teaching in Spain | Tagged andalucía, ham, holiday, hymn, jaén, spain | 1 Comment

On Casting, Mockumenting, and Holiday Thanking

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Eve Richer

A few days ago Ben and I were invited to a fellow teacher’s home for churros and hot chocolate (a wintery Spanish tradition). This teacher is the mother of a darling little girl named Luna who we’d been hoping to … Continue reading →