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RE: A Shepherd’s Path through Tarifa and Vejer
Such a beautifully written piece! I can tell you were inspired when you wrote it. For me, especially significant because I spent about six weeks in Cadiz when I was 19. One side trip to Algeciras. That was all the way back in 1967 (or was it 68?). Six weeks in Andalucia, doing nothing. For someone who was in love with the Spanish language and who chose to study history as an undergraduate...it was a gift that had a profound influence.
As for The Alchemist--I can't believe I haven't read this. It sounds wonderful. I just found the PDF on the Internet Archive. I know what I'm reading tonight.
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I had no idea :) I haven't been to Cadiz, but as we were driving from Tarifa to Vejer.. I saw the exit for Cadiz many times. Cadiz is also significant to me as we support a Geological consortium there based on a school there, which studies the Gulf of Cadiz.
The Alchemist is amazing. I am surprised that you haven't read it. It is so popular for such a long time that it is a bit cliche :) I love it. It will probably take you one evening to read it, as it is short.
One of my favorite books.
I was supposed to take Spanish classes at the university there, but I never did. Those weeks were a break from the real world. I found a picture that might have been taken in Seville, rather than Cadiz. Date stamped 1967. Can't seem to load it in this comment.
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