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Due to public clamor, we added eight more slots to our Valentine's Day tour to the 14th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta! First eight to book and pay get the last slots. E-mail us at info@ivanhenares.com to book. As part of the tour, you'll have a sumptuous breakfast at C' Italian Dining, a hearty Kapampangan lunch at Abe's Farm ... ]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:20:49 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/corregidor-island-battery-grubbs.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/corregidor-island-battery-grubbs.html Battery Grubbs is another of Corregidor's heavy seacoast emplacements one will get to visit on the regular guided island tour. Work for this battery was done from 1907 to 1911 at a cost $212,397.86. It had two 10-inch disappearing guns making the battery the only battery with 10-inch gun emplacements in the Manila Harbor Defenses. These were 1895M1 guns on ... ]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:48:09 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/corregidor-island-battery-hearn.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/corregidor-island-battery-hearn.html Battery Hearn is another of the relatively intact Corregidor artillery batteries one visits during the regular island tour. Constructed from 1918 to 1921 at a cost of $148,105, Hearn and companion Battery Smith were the last major caliber sea coast artillery built on Corregidor before the Washington Disarmament Treaty of 1922.

Battery Hearn was part of Battery Smith (Battery Smith Gun ... ]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/corregidor-island-battery-way.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/corregidor-island-battery-way.html Battery Way is said to be the most intact of Corregidor's artillery batteries. And it's no surprise that it's one of the most visited and most photographed attractions on the island.

Construction for this battery began in 1904. It was completed in 1914 at a total cost of $112,969 and named in honor of 2nd Lt. Henry N. Way, 4th U.S. ... ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:19:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/northbound-magazine-free-travel-guide.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/northbound-magazine-free-travel-guide.html After several months in the making, the maiden issue of Northbound Magazine, a free quarterly travel guide to North Philippines (Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, the Cordilleras and Central Luzon), will be available in hotels, restaurants and information centers around the region beginning next week. This magazine is a publication of the North Philippines Visitors Bureau. You can download the online ... ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:48:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/love-affair-with-cape-town-south-africa.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/love-affair-with-cape-town-south-africa.html Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:36:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/longaniza-cebu-carmen.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/longaniza-cebu-carmen.html Another sweet (or matamis) longaniza, this Cebu longaniza was being sold and grilled at a bus stopover in Carmen, Cebu.

Main article: Longanizas of the Philippines ]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:28:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/panagbenga-2009-calendar-of-events.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/panagbenga-2009-calendar-of-events.html Panagbenga 2009 will be extra special this year as Baguio City celebrates its centennial year. So there's more than enough reasons to troop up to Baguio for this year's celebration. Here are some of the major events you should mark in your calendars:

• February 14: - Fluvial Parade featuring Phantom on the Lake and La Divas, Burnham Lake
• February 19-21: Legarda ...

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:06:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/longaniza-cebu-carcar.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/longaniza-cebu-carcar.html These different versions of longaniza are sold at the Carcar Public Market. Sweet (or matamis) like many longanizas in the Visayas, these longanizas are simply different sizes of the same meat filling.

Main article: Longanizas of the Philippines ]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:27:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/ultimate-batanes-heritage-tour-from.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/ultimate-batanes-heritage-tour-from.html So much has been said and so much has been written about it. But the best way to really take in all the superlatives is really just to be there! This is Batanes province!

Let's journey through northernmost territory of our archipelago and get intimate with rugged beauty of these islands. We'll discover Basco, the charming seaside capital and explore beautiful ... ]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:03:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/joint-statement-of-heritage.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/joint-statement-of-heritage.html A call to arms and a sound of alarms! Once again, a historic structure in our country is threatened. What makes it even more alarming is that it happens in the same province, Ilocos Norte in almost the same period of time. First the planned demolition of the Laoag Central Elementary School, a perfectly usable, intact and beautiful example of ... ]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:19:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/14th-philippine-international-hot-air.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/14th-philippine-international-hot-air.html The 14th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be held in Clark, Pampanga from February 12 to 15, 2009. Our Valentine's Day tour to the festival is fully-booked already but you can e-mail us at info@ivanhenares.com if you want to be included in the waiting list.

Anyway, you can catch the hot air balloon flights from 5:30 to 7 a.m. ... ]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:50:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/longaniza-leyte-bato.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/02/longaniza-leyte-bato.html The Leyte version of longaniza is sweet (or matamis). Each link is further divided into three shorter links shaped like balls. This Leyte longaniza is from the Bato Public Market. The one being grilled in the lower photo is available at stalls beside the Bato Port Terminal.

Main article: Longanizas of the Philippines ]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:54:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/longaniza-pampanga-san-fernando-of.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/longaniza-pampanga-san-fernando-of.html Pampanga longanizas have become so popular because of the many commercial brands available in the market. But would be interesting to investigate the traditional varieties of longaniza in the province. In San Fernando, Everybody's Cafe still makes San Fernando longaniza the same way they did in San Fernando decades ago. The San Fernando longaniza would fall under the hamonado ... ]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:52:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/nagsasa-cove-in-san-antonio-zambales.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/nagsasa-cove-in-san-antonio-zambales.html Who ever said Anawangin Cove is one of a kind? Well, it is! But Nagsasa Cove is most definitely in the same league! Just 20 minutes further down from Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa is one amazing beach! Just like Anawangin, it's perfect for camping and it doesn't get too many visitors. It's a beach that was created by the Mt. Pinatubo ... ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:08:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/seair-announces-special-rate-for.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/seair-announces-special-rate-for.html Talk about being literal for Valentine's Day with SEAIR's P14,344 promo! With the "I love you very much" rate, you can get round-trip tickets from Manila to Boracay or Busuanga at "Buy 1, Take 2" or Manila to Batanes at "Buy 1, Take 1."

This great deal will be available only at the 16th Travel Tour Expo from February 6 to ... ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:25:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/corregidors-artillery-batteries.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/corregidors-artillery-batteries.html Ever since my first visit to Corregidor Island, I've been fascinated by the island's many artillery batteries. The U.S. Army post on Corregidor was named Fort Mills. The surrounding islands also had artillery batteries as well as Grande Island, which was Fort Wint, in Subic Bay. On Caballo Island was Fort Hughes, El Fraile was Fort Drum, and on Carabao ... ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:41:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/corregidor-island-day-trip-via-sun.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/corregidor-island-day-trip-via-sun.html Corregidor Island is a day trip from Manila which many people take for granted. This former military fortress city devastated during the Second World War stands as a silent witness the brutalities of war. Today it is a monument to the gallantry of our soldiers.

I made another trip to the island today via Sun Cruises which leaves the CCP Complex ... ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:07:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/longaniza-lucban.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/longaniza-lucban.html Lucban longaniza from the town of Lucban, Quezon is one of the more popular varieties of longaniza. It is said to be spiced with lots of oregano (either juice of fresh oregano or dried oregano leaves), paprika, and garlic, and its pork fat is chunky. Meat is coarsely-ground but chunks are not as large as Taal. It's on the sour ... ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:22:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/another-planting-rice-tour-in-mayoyao.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/another-planting-rice-tour-in-mayoyao.html Due to insistent public demand, the Pochon Group is organizing another Pfukhay Ad Majawjaw Tour (rice planting in Mayoyao tour) from February 6 to 8, 2009 in Mayoyao, Ifugao. This is part of the group's advocacy to help maintain and preserve the cultural heritage of Ifugao, the rice terraces in particular. Part of the proceeds of the tour will go ... ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:38:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/ultimate-tagaytay-culinary-tour-on.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/ultimate-tagaytay-culinary-tour-on.html

Up, up to the highlands! Let's us savor a smorgasbord as we explore the best international kitchens in the coolest city south of Manila! From the best buko pie to the tastiest banh da lon, let us cruise along this city by the ridge, taking in her scenic views, mountain weather and best of all, indulging in her undiscovered culinary ... ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:24:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/longaniza-taal.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/longaniza-taal.html This Batangas longaniza is from a roadside stall along the National Highway in Taal, Batangas. The meat is flavored with adobo marinade and garlic. The meat is not finely-ground and contains chunks of fat. It is slightly salty and would fall into the garlicky (or mabawang) category. This is commonly sold with tapa in stalls in Taal.

Main article: Longanizas of ... ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:01:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/ilocos-norte-longaniza.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/ilocos-norte-longaniza.html This Ilocos Norte longaniza is from the San Nicolas Public Market. The version is San Nicolas are said to be juicier (and more lethal) than the ones in Laoag since they contain more fat. These longanizas are finely-ground, on the salty side and fall in the garlicky (or mabawang) category.

Main article: Longanizas of the Philippines

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:59:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/longanizas-of-philippines.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/longanizas-of-philippines.html Longaniza or longganisa are chorizos flavored with local spices. Each region in the Philippines produces its own longaniza, each with distinct characteristics. Some towns and cities produce popular varieties.

Few people realize that longanizas are not only found in the Philippines. One can encounter them in Spain where they are originally from and other areas with Spanish influences such as Mexico ... ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:12:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/philippine-holidays-and-long-weekend.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/philippine-holidays-and-long-weekend.html Proclamation 1699:

• January 1 (Thu) - New Year's Day
• January 2 (Fri) - Non-Working Holiday (four-day weekend from January 1 to 4)
• April 6 (Mon) - Moved Holiday for Araw ng Kagitingan (three-day weekend from April 4 to 6)
• April 9 (Thu) - Holy Thursday ...

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:17:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/vaccines-for-travelers.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2009/01/vaccines-for-travelers.html Vaccines for travelers have become all the more important with so many nasty bugs and other communicable diseases out there. Last year I was downed by the flu virus (said to be extra nasty in 2008) for almost two weeks! So this year, I decided to get the proper immunization to prevent these inconveniences. In fact, there are several recommended ... ]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:04:00 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/07/mayoyao-rice-terraces-in-ifugao.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/07/mayoyao-rice-terraces-in-ifugao.html The Mayoyao Rice Terraces are one of the five clusters included in the UNESCO World Heritage inscription Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras. It was great the Pochon Group organized the Pfoto' Ad Majawjaw or rice harvest in Mayoyao, an eco-cultural experience for tourists.

As the group mentions, "The Pfoto' Ad Majawjaw tour is an eco-cultural activity that the Pochon Group ... ]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:28 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/07/trip-to-mayoyao-ifugao.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/07/trip-to-mayoyao-ifugao.html After six hours on an evening bus, I found myself in Santiago, Isabela at 3:30 in the morning. It was a good thing I took the deluxe bus of Victory Liner since the ride was really comfortable. It was my first major local trip since I got back after close to three months abroad. We were meeting up with the ... ]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:36:41 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/07/legaspi-sunday-market-is-makatis.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/07/legaspi-sunday-market-is-makatis.html Indeed it's a food haven waiting to be discovered. We all know about the Salcedo Saturday Market. But have you ever gone to the Legazpi Sunday Market, also known as the BSL Sunday Market? If you haven't, then it's about time you do and try out the great food!

Of course, you should try the best ensaimada in town, Imang Salud's ... ]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:26:41 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/golden-gate-bridge.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/golden-gate-bridge.html A trip to San Francisco would not be complete without visiting its most popular landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge.

Completed in 1937, the bridge is close to 2.74 kilometers long. It's the second time I had my photo taken from the view point at the north end of the bridge. Unfortunately, it wasn't as sunny as my 1993 photo since the ... ]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:26:40 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/fishermans-wharf-in-san-francisco.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/fishermans-wharf-in-san-francisco.html Fisherman's Wharf is to San Francisco what La Rambla is to Barcelona. An iconic tourist attraction and neighborhood of San Francisco, California, it is full of life and culture.

There were street performers here too. And a lot of tourists from all over. It encompasses the northern waterfront area of San Francisco from Ghirardelli Square or Van Ness Avenue to Pier ... ]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:25:04 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/san-franciscos-cable-car.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/san-franciscos-cable-car.html It's been 15 years since I last visited San Francisco. And one of the things I was not able to do then was to ride the famous San Francisco cable car. The San Francisco cable car system is part of the San Francisco Municipal Railway or Muni. It is said to be the last permanently-operational manually-operated cable car system in ... ]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:25:03 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/napa-valley-california-wine-tasting.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/napa-valley-california-wine-tasting.html Napa Valley, California is a world-class wine-producing region or viticultural area of the U.S. It's a very popular attraction since people troop there for the winery tours which most definitely includes wine-tasting!

Obviously, I'm now in sunny California. I arrived in chilly San Francisco late last night on a flight that was three hours delayed! Napa Valley is about an hour ... ]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:11:59 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/random-musings-from-dekalb-illinois.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/random-musings-from-dekalb-illinois.html DeKalb, Illinois is a university town playing host to Northern Illinois University. We'll be leaving DeKalb in a few days. I can't imagine this has been my home away from home for the past four weeks! Did you know that barbed wire was invented in DeKalb, Illinois? There are a lot of heritage structures in DeKalb which remind us of ... ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:51:06 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/puerto-rico-and-mexico-in-chicago.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/puerto-rico-and-mexico-in-chicago.html Today, we visited more neighborhoods of Chicago. Aside from Little Village which I visited weeks ago, another Mexican community of Chicago is Pilsen. The group did a lot of walking to check out the Mexican street art which is all over Pilsen. The murals are wonderfully-done and very symbolic, filled with a lot of elements from Mexican culture and history. ... ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:51:05 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/chicago-style-hot-dogs.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/chicago-style-hot-dogs.html They say it's taboo to put ketchup on a genuine Chicago dog. A Chicago dog is a steamed or boiled all-beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun. Toppings include mustard, sweet pickle relish, onion, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices, sport peppers, and celery salt, but never ketchup! So since I was in Chicago, I made sure to try ... ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:51:04 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/chicago-architecture-overload-in.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/chicago-architecture-overload-in.html One of the best ways to see Chicago is by getting on board the Chicago Architecture Cruise. The architecture of Chicago is said to have influenced and reflected the history of American architecture. You'll find a lot of prominent buildings in various architectural styles, designed by eminent architects of each period.

Many of these buildings, over 200, have been designated ... ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:51:03 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/springfield-illinois-and-abraham.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/springfield-illinois-and-abraham.html Springfield, Illinois is the hometown of President Abraham Lincoln. All over this state capital are images, symbols and historical landmarks that remind us of Lincoln, his life and his times.

I found out that the Lincoln Tomb was in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in front of our hotel. So I made sure to wake up early to visit before we left ... ]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:51:09 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/chicago-skyline-from-adler-planetarium.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/chicago-skyline-from-adler-planetarium.html The area around the Adler Planetarium by Lake Michigan is where one can enjoy one of the best, if not the best views of the Chicago skyline. You could see most of the major skyscrapers from there including the Sears Tower, Aon Center, John Hancock Center, AT&T Corporate Center and Two Prudential Plaza among many others. It's a great place ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:55 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/chicagos-culturally-diverse.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/chicagos-culturally-diverse.html If there's one thing I enjoyed about Chicago, it was the cultural-diversity which manifested itself in the wide array of food choices. And yesterday was the day I sampled food from Chicago's ethnically-diverse neighborhoods.

First stop for the day was Devon Avenue, a former Jewish community which now plays host to Chicago's Indian & Pakistani communities. Available there are various cuisines ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:54 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/more-from-chicago.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/more-from-chicago.html Before taking that elevator ride up to the Skydeck, the bus stopped over for a few minutes at the United Center so that we could take some photos. The United Center is the home of the Chicago Bulls.

Outside is a statue of "His Airness" Michael Jordan, the team's legendary guard who lead the Bulls to six NBA championships. By acclamation, ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:53 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/sears-tower-and-more-from-chicago.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/sears-tower-and-more-from-chicago.html Sears Tower in Chicago was the tallest skyscraper in the world from 1973 to 1998. It's still the tallest building in Chicago and a visit to the Skydeck on the 103rd floor which is 1,353 feet (412 m) above ground, is definitely worth the visit.

It was our first real day in Chicago since we went straight to DeKalb as soon ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:52 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/northern-illinois-univeristy-in-dekalb.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/06/northern-illinois-univeristy-in-dekalb.html Northern Illinois University (NIU) in DeKalb, Illinois is going to be our home away from home for the next four weeks. A public university founded in 1895, it has 25,000 students in seven degree-granting colleges that together offer 54 undergraduate and 74 graduate programs, and 12 doctoral programs.

DeKalb is about an hour and 30 minutes (104 kilometers) west of Chicago. ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:51 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/cultural-citizens-north-south-dialogue.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/cultural-citizens-north-south-dialogue.html As soon as I arrived from Spain (and after speaking at R.O.X. about backpacking), I went straight to our Pre-Departure Orientation for the Cultural Citizens Program and North-South Dialogue 2008. I didn't even have time to rest and get some sleep! The program is sponsored by the US Department of State, Northern Illinois University and IVP Philippines. And thirty young ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:50 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/crossing-greenwich-meridian.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/crossing-greenwich-meridian.html All good things have to come to an end. I took this photo of the arch marking the Greenwich Meridian while on the way back to Madrid by bus from Barcelona. That's the end of our Spanish adventure. We're now in Doha, Qatar for an eight hour layover before flying back to Manila. But I won't be in Manila for ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:48 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/girona-along-riu-onyar.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/girona-along-riu-onyar.html On the way back from Figueres, we made a stopover in Girona, a charming old town along the Onyar River. One of it's imposing landmarks is the Catedral de Santa Maria Mare de Déu said to have the widest Gothic nave in the world at 22.98 m (75.39 ft), and the second widest nave after the St. Peter's Basilica in ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:47 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/dal-theatre-and-museum-in-figueres.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/dal-theatre-and-museum-in-figueres.html If you plan to do an out-of-town trip while in Barcelona, the museum of Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dalí i Domènech in Figueres is at the top of the list. So for our last full day, we made sure to visit. They say that the Dalí Theatre-Museum is the largest surrealistic object in the world. And inside, one would find ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:46 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/fc-barcelonas-camp-nou.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/fc-barcelonas-camp-nou.html Since we were in Barcelona, I made sure to visit Camp Nou, the home of FC Barcelona. Completed in 1957, this UEFA 5-star rated stadium is the largest in Europe with its capacity of 98,772 people.

In Camp Nou, one can find the FCBotiga Megastore where you can find tons of FC Barcelona paraphernalia and items. If you're a big football ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:45 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/montjuc-and-1992-barcelona-olympics.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/montjuc-and-1992-barcelona-olympics.html Barcelona hosted the 1992 Olympic Games. The Opening Ceremony is still vivid in my mind, especially the archer who shot a flaming arrow immediately over the cauldron high above the stadium to light the Olympic Flame, the first time the lighting of the flame deviated from the usual torch run to the top. Thus, seeing the Olympic Stadium, the Estadi ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:44 +0000 http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/picassos-barcelona-and-la-ribera-on.html http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/05/picassos-barcelona-and-la-ribera-on.html Museu Picasso is another must visit when in Barcelona. Although there are several Picasso museums, the one in Barcelona is the first and only one established on the express wish of the artist. But as an introduction to the museum, I decided to join the Picasso Walking Tour in order to experience and understand Picasso more by visiting places he ... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:58:43 +0000