Author Archives: Ana_Ruiz

About Ana_Ruiz

Ana Ruiz was born in Madrid from Castilian, Basque, and Andalusian family. She is the daughter of the late and gifted Spanish artist, Manuel Ruiz . Ruiz enjoys traveling to her homeland as often as she can to visit family and research material for her web page Zambra Mora and articles as well as for her books. She is the author of Vibrant Andalusia , and is presently finishing her latest book on the history of Madrid. Ruiz also keeps busy teaching Spanish conversation and dance classes in Montreal, Canada.

Portrait of a Spanish Artist
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Posted on 11/29/2011 by Ana_Ruiz

Read Anas article on her fathers life as an Artist Continue reading →

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Spain:bus or train
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Posted on 11/01/2011 by Ana_Ruiz

A comparison between bus or train when traveling in Spain. Continue reading →

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Torremolinos
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Posted on 10/03/2011 by Ana_Ruiz

Read Anas account of Torremolinos. Continue reading →

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Gypsy tricks in Spain
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Posted on 03/18/2011 by Ana_Ruiz

Read about warnings on Gypsy tricks Continue reading →

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Paella
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Posted on 03/12/2011 by Ana_Ruiz

Anas description of a good Paella Continue reading →

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The Zambras of Granada
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Posted on 02/24/2011 by Ana_Ruiz

The Zambras of Granada, Gypsy song and dance performances named after the festivities of Zambra Mora (Moorish Party) that you can see in the caves of Sacromonte. Continue reading →

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