May 23, 2000
Ferry to Spain
Hey Folks
I was taking a train ride with a bunch of nuns today, I was worried
because you know they are always involved in a lot of accidents,
anyway is it proper to say god bless you when a nun snezzes?
I also got to watch a lot of world superbike races on the ferry to Spain,
I saw the Donnington round and 2 races at Monza, they were both very
exciting, no wonder it is so popular. I also saw a side car race from monza
on TV, those guys are crazy...
got to run
AL
April 24, 2000
Seville, Spain
Yo Homie
I is in Seville, Spain . . . a very cool place
Just left the Algave coast of Portugal, also pretty cool
Trans-Atlantic cruise only way to go, we lost the stabilizers around the Azores, made for interesting meals.
More later
AL
Hello Tarheel BMW folks
I wanted to write to give you an update on Al Taylor.
Unfortunately he suffered an overdose of Ham while in Seville, Spain.
While he was making progress recovering he had the bad luck to witness "The running of the sorority girls" in the shopping district of Seville. This left him with severe mental trauma and a serious case of heartburn.
The "running", which starts with the gathering of the girls, then a 2-hour session of bickering, deciding where to eat, what to see, what to wear, etc., and then precedes at speed to the local Benneton and Gap stores.
No one was seriously injured, but there was an incident involving a girl who answered to "Marge" and a thong...the thong had to be destroyed.
It was this incident that pushed Mr. Taylor over the edge.
We have him now at Momma Rossas in Riomaggore, Italy.
He is making progress, yesterday he drank a bottle of Chianti while sitting on a rock in the Mediterranean Sea.
We hope he will be in condition to make it to the F1 race in Monaco on Sunday so he can duly report to you.
I will keep you posted on his progress, as he is very anxious that his friends back home not worry.
Thank You
Harry Skeen, PhD, S.P.a etc.
May 25, 2000
Seville, Spain
Hello
I am in Seville, Spain. This place is absolutely the best place I have been. I have a $9 room in a pension with a balcony and am awakened every morning by the wonderful sound of unmuffled vespa´s. but at $9 it is great. I think the noise is some Karmic payback for my Bavaria.
I went to the market today in the center of town, it dates back to the 1400´s. Any flea market types would have gone absolutely nuts. There was everything there: Antiques, tools, clothes, books, anything you can imagine.
Some things I ALMOST bought: Spanish magic 8 ball, stack of A-Team comic books, Micheal Jackson LP titled ¿Black or White?, Several toy Porsches and BMWs, World Rally Championship Video, Spice Girl Doll, Picture of Luftwaffe officer with Spanish AF officer, Buttman goes to Europe Video (for Wade Brown), 1971 SEAT (fiat) owners manual.
I did buy a brand new necktie for $2.50
I understand why Hemmingway spent some time in Spain, it is like a great big Key West down here. Nobody seems to get out of hand but leisure activity seems to be the order of the day and there is much hanging out at cafes, and eating of Tapas. It is great to walk into a cafe, get a $.60 beer and have them carve some ham for you right on the bar.
I have been able to catch some flamenco shows and they are really great, the best shows are at a "secret" bar whose only marking is a red door in a block of residences. The dancing goes on until at least 2am.
By luck my plans put me in the vicinity of the Monaco F1 race so I guess I will have to go...don´t know any details about tickets but I am sure I will find a way to the track.
I hope y'all have good weather for the upcoming school, I will catch up on the track time when I return.
Rev. Alonzo Graham Taylor III esq.
May 26, 2000
Things to know about Seville
Facts/Things to know about Seville
I can get Pork Skins at the cafe´ below my room;
They listen to the Beatles or Flamenco here, I haven't heard the Madonna remake of "American Pie" once;
If ordering ham and you are given a choice always get the more expensive "Serrano" ham, it is fantastic. the cheaper ham is good also;
The most annoying sound in the whole city is the sound of a tourist dragging a wheeled suitcase down the street, they got cobblestones here so leave the skateboards at home;
Do not rent a car if you are going to stay in the city, but a car is a good idea to explore the coastal areas;
Order a Cerveza, not a brand/bottle of beer, you will get a tall glass of draft for under a buck and locals are more likely to talk to you;
Forget about iced tea, the most refreshing drink is a tall glass of sweet red wine, on the rocks with a big splash of lemonade and a lemon wedge, muy bueno;
Be prepared to talk, this is the friendliest place I have been to, I spent 10 hours, 8 glasses of cerveza, 5 glasses of wine, 2 caffe con leches, and approx. 10 tapas talking to a Spaniard, a Brazilian, and a couple from Philly.
Tapas are small plates of food such as sardines, paella, ham rolls, and general hors dóurves, that are always excellent
If you are taking a European holiday and you start in Seville, you will be disappointed by everywhere else you go.
Rev. Alonzo Graham Taylor III
May 29, 2000
Barcelona, Spain
Another good thing about Seville, I have not seen one mime.
Al
back in Barfalona, full of mimes, no motel rooms...
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