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Upon the trodden track

Posted on 26/01/2016 by freelander

Here and there, through the layer of clouds, a few sun beams shine on the land, cheering up the countryside. Behind me, noise of passing cars and lorries. I’ve pulled to the shoulder for a moment, right after leaving behind … Continue reading →

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The stupidest tour of my life

Posted on 17/04/2014 by freelander

Had it not been so distressing, this day could have even passed for funny; and I actually hope that later on, looking back, I’ll be able to laugh at it. But, for the moment being, I can only feel the … Continue reading →

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The Decalogue of illegal immigration

Posted on 08/03/2014 by freelander

1. For admitting inmigrants in Spain, first we must make sure we want them. We don’t need more unemployed people. Charity, well understood, begins at home. Let kindness to the next not turn into lack of kindness to ourselves. 2. … Continue reading →

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The Ukrainian bus adventure

Posted on 11/01/2011 by freelander

. The Ukrainian bus was a heap of scrap, as old and filthy as I hadn’t seen the like since the impoverished Spain of my early childhood, and it had no heating at all. It took us eight hours to … Continue reading →

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