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In the Sierra Tarahumara

By Spanishbytes on November 6, 2018 in A1-A2, Celebration Bytes, Cultural Bytes, intercultural, Intermediate B1-B2, Music Bytes, Nature Bytes, oral practice, Starting out A1-A2, writing

Map showing Mexico and the Sierra Tarahumara

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In the Sierra Tarahumara, in the estate of Chihuahua in Mexico, live the Taraumara or Rarámuri people. The Rarámuri, or “light feet”, as it is reported they call themselves, is a group of indigenous people known for their prowess in running long distances.… CONTINUE READING

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Flysch

By Spanishbytes on August 15, 2018 in Nature Bytes

Flysch is not a Spanish word, but it belongs to your learning about Spain. You will soon find out why and what it is, if you keep reading!

In a relatively small area of Northern Spain, in the autonomous region of the Basque Country, one can find oneself in amazement on the face of steeply-tilted layers of alternating soft and hard sedimentary rock.… CONTINUE READING