Title: Spanish Lessons
Description: In the shrewd, comical spirit of Peter Mayle and Bill Bryson, Derek Lambert discovers the charms and idiosyncrasies of Spain as he experiences the rewards and frustrations of beginning a new life there. [set as a headline]As Lambert and his wife set about restoring their moldering casita on Spain's Mediterranean Costa Blanca and learning to live the life of Spanish villagers, he introduces us to a nation far removed from the matadors, tapas bars, and sangria swillers.  He uncovers the "real" Spain--a nation of passionate, eccentric, often contradictory, but always enchanting people.  Unpredictable, often hilarious, and animated by colorful characters, Spanish Lessons presents an intimate and delightful portrait of off-the-tourist-track Spain.
Subjects: Description and travel, Travel, Homes and haunts, Nonfiction, Social life and customs, Homes, Manners and customs, New York Times reviewed
Places: La Jara (Alicante), La Jara (Alicante, Spain), Spain
People: Derek Lambert (1929-)