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Central Spain


Algete - typical street scene on a hot summer afte…

14 Aug 2022 28 34 242
I pass by here every time I go into Algete to go to the shops or to catch a bus into Madrid. A typically hot and dry day. I think the heat comes across here - Certainly over 40ºC that day. (And even the mad dogs weren't out!!) A fair representation of many of Madrid's outer suburbs. Better on full screen. And some happy music! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvcUb2at7os

HFF Everyone! (Algete street scene 3)

23 Mar 2021 47 56 242
Typical older architectural style here in the centre of the old town. Sight and sound; I just thought Spanish music appropriate! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DksHrTaslM

Algete street scene no. 4

12 Apr 2021 19 13 198
In the distance can be seen the Four Towers at the northern edge of Madrid (please feel free to open the note!) And another flawless blue sky (and a rare wisp of cloud!) The map says 'Asia Doner Kebab'. When I previously lived in Algete for a year (2010/11) there was a kebab shop here but it closed even as I was living here then. So Google maps aren't always completely up to date! Sight and Sound; I used to like this band then forgot all about them.Something sparked me into listening again and yes, I like their funky style! www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJomeuoDFlI

H. A. N. W. E. everyone!

27 Aug 2022 33 20 197
Algete Street scene no. 5. Parish church

Algete street scene no. 6

22 Aug 2022 24 20 209
This street is just below ours. It has a good view to the Guadarrama Mountains. Again a +40ºC day and it certainly felt it as I took my daily constitutional! The two green bins are a necessary evil and are a statement to our times so I think they have their place here! I have to say the light these past two weeks here has been pristine! No editing of shots at all necessary or desirable! Please on full screen and feel free to close in even further!

Algete street scene 7.

27 Aug 2022 34 28 213
These streets really do give me good exercise for improving my stamina prior to my eventual walks back in the mountains! Another view right in the heart of the old town. Crikey! And another pure blue sky! We are blessed or what! Actually this is my personal favourite from my streets of Algete series. Sight and sound. Well I sometimes get a trifle homesick! Always loved this even though it has nothing whatsoever to do with the photo! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUgoBb8m1eE

Algete street scene no. 8 ... Late summer colours.

29 Aug 2022 45 47 269
A bit of a cheat perhaps but included in this series because this lane was once the main thoroughfare between Algete and its neighbour Fuente El Saz de Jarama, The traffic these days goes by a less direct route behind that hill. I'm delighted with this because I live on top of that hill (see note) and a main road here would have spoilt our terrific view! This scene could be late summer in very many places across Europe! I pushed myself with a walk to Fuente el Saz this afternoon, in the heat, a three hour trip there and back, but I found it easier than I expected!

From the house to the Sierra de Guadarrama

30 Aug 2022 40 36 223
Today the mountains CAN be seen! Compare this with the previous upload! A shot taken in a subdued evening light. Perhaps better enlarged.

This one's for Fred!

29 Aug 2022 43 38 266
Not in the 'Streets of Algete' sequence because it's just over the parish boundary in Fuente el Saz de Jarama. Another from my walk a couple of days ago. Our house can still be seen on the top of that hill.

HFF Everyone (Algete street scene no. 10)

22 Aug 2022 59 83 304
Another trumpet vine shot but I don't think one can have too many trumpet vine shots! (Seems to work on full screen too)

For Isabel

29 Aug 2022 41 26 190
Dried late summer vegetation at the edge of grain fields. I can see where I live from here.

When the pipistrelle bats come out to feed

02 Sep 2022 68 82 308
Always difficult to video or photo as they are so quick! They do a great service by keeping the mosquito population down. They are normally seen just as the sun sets. Best on full screen and further enlargement to view the bat!

Convento Monasterio de San Julian y San Antonio.

15 May 2011 47 46 223
Monastery with superb granite backdrop. Sierra de La Cabrera, Madrid province. One from the past. Not sure if it was posted previously on Ipernity; definitely was on Panoramio in 2011.

Re-cycling heart

06 Sep 2022 36 41 206
Where our plastic bottle tops go. I thought the heart-shaped container was a nice touch by the council! And I thought the many tops were pretty colourful! Algete street scene no. 11. Best on large.

HFF everyone!

04 Sep 2022 64 58 276
Steps by the side of the house. Shadow fence.

Parish church of our neighbouring village, Fuente…

29 Aug 2022 36 28 209
H. A. N. W. E. everyone! The target of my recent walk across the fields - At my pace this is two hours away. Next time I'll get there in 1:5 hours! Iglesia de San Pedro Mártir. Fuente el Saz de Jarama.

The other path / steps down to the lower garden.

17 Aug 2022 46 51 204
As there are steps on both sides of the house, I benefit greatly from the exercise this affords. Steps are one of the most useful physiotherapeutic tools known to man! The newly built barbecue with its cute little chimney, is plainly visible.

Summer is over.

13 Sep 2022 63 94 268
Our weather today - wave after wave of storms. We certainly need the rain! Sight and sound; no real relevance here, I just like Tim Buckley! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMTEtDBHGY4

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