Archives for January 2009

Hessen darf wieder wählen

Die Parteien rühren die Werbetrommel, dass es nur so spritzt. Die eigene Partei ist die beste und die anderen sind ja soooo schlecht. Was mich an den Werbezetteln so fasziniert, eigentlich bei allen Wahlen, ist dass die Hälfte des Platzes auf dem Flyer dafür verwendet wird andere Parteien schlecht zu reden, als die Gründe warum man gerade diese Partei wählen sollte. Warum ist das so, dass auch in den Reden so oft von den anderen gesprochen wird und nicht von sich selbst, was man an “guter” Politik vor hat?

Der Sinn vom Wahlkampf ist doch die Wähler von seiner Partei zu überzeugen, dachte ich zumindest immer. Mittlerweile ist das größte Thema von allen was die anderen schlecht machen und nicht was die Partei in Zukunft besser machen möchte.

Ich hoffe jedoch, dass die Wahlversprechen eingehalten werden und nicht, dass alles vergessen ist und Plan B bereits eine Woche nach der Wahl aus der Schublade geholt wird…

Radio La Plata celebrates 65 years of broadcasting

Radio La Plata - 26th July 2000

Radio La Plata - 26th July 2000

I missed an anniversary at the end of last year, and only found out about it by reading the Correo del Sur website – the local newspaper in Sucre.

I didn’t realise that the station had been going so long!  The reason I am particulary interested is that this is the radio station that I gave an interview at when I was in Sucre many years ago.

At the time I had been learning Spanish for about 18 Months and the interviewer asked me about my trip with the Scouts to Bolivia.  I am pleased to say that I was able to understand most of what he was asking, but he professionalism showed through when he asked me something that I didn’t understand and was able to read in my eyes that was having trouble with the question.  Before I even had a chance to say anything, he rephrased it and hopefully the listeners did not even notice.  I was so proud to have given my first Spanish press interview!

So, even if it is a bit late: ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Radio La Plata!

Lanzarote Guidebook – Winter Edition

With temperatures in the UK dipping well below zero, you could well be forgiven for starting to think about travelling to a warmer climate.  In which case, you might like to take a look at the winter edition of the Lanzarote Guidebook.

The 104 pages are packed with useful information about the towns and villages on the island, as well as information about places to visit and things to do. The Lanzarote Guidebook also features a handy Essentials section containing lots of practical information from bank opening times and ferry timetables through to emergency phone numbers and tips on driving locally.

This edition also contains information on the forthcoming music festival and carnival season.

And when you’ve read the Guidebook – visit the Homepage.  Here you can book holidays, flights, hire cars, villas and hotels in Lanzarote via island based companies – often at prices far more competitive than can be found in any High Street travel agency.

Download your free copy of the Lanzarote Guidebook here.

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