Program 556: Flamenco Fan; Four Seasons in Lesotho; Faux Pas
Release Date: 03-09-2019
Description
A flamenco enthusiast from Sweden explains her lifelong passion for the fiery dance traditions of southern Spain. Then writer Will McGrath tells us what he learned from his neighbors while living in southern Africa's small mountainous nation of Lesotho. And Rick checks in with listeners to hear how the mistakes they've made as travelers became openings to connect with local culture.
Guests
- Stockholm-based tour guide Åsa Danielsson
- Will McGrath, author of "Everything Lost Is Found Again" (Dzanc Books)
Additional Info
- Rick noted several of his favorite venues for viewing a flamenco performance in Seville on his blog.
- Contact information for Åsa Danielsson in Stockholm is on the Viator tour guide website.
- Will McGrath wrote "Everything Lost Is Found Again" to describe his experiences living in Lesotho.
- Lesotho tourism information.
- Will writes about working with children affected by the AIDS epidemic in Lesotho.
Haiku Awards
"Window Seat" Haiku
The earth cracked and split
a maze called the Grand Canyon
river's course defined
Patches round and square
farmer's geometric art
patterns on the earth
Seventy below
ice crystals on the window
evidence of cold
Lily pads of ice
floating in frigid waters
Not a place for frogs
Walk upon the clouds
body's impossible dream
playground of my mind
— Donnie Willett, San Diego