My Advice on Madrid

I've got a lot to write about Tango from where I am (Venice, Italy) but for now, some notes on Madrid. This is a from an email to a friend who will be traveling there soon:

Madrid: Was there for four years, living. Madrid is a pretty open book. Definitely check out some of the less-nice barrios, like Lavapies. You're probably more likely to be pick-pocketed in the MOST touristy places, so it's fine. Also, try to get an idea of the local food: try to get an idea of what people eat at a normal place at a "menu del dia." In Madrid, relax into the mad schedule: don't bother waking up early, or take a siesta to bridge to the night. That will let you check out the nightlife, which is not as age restricted as in the US, and not as alcohol focused.

Jose y Virginia, Seminario en Canning: Clases + Practica guiada

This just came into my Facebook... since I'm thinking about starting to write in this blog more soon, this is a small start:

Jose invited you to "Jose y Virginia, Seminario en Canning: Clases + Practica guiada" on Thursday, February 5 at 8:30pm.

Event: Jose y Virginia, Seminario en Canning: Clases + Practica guiada
      "Jueves de febrero, 20:30 hs."
What: Class
Host: Jose , Virginia, Parakultural
Start Time: Thursday, February 5 at 8:30pm
End Time: Thursday, February 26 at 11:00pm
Where: Salon Canning - Parakultural