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Des @despod.bsky.social · 10h

It's reference to this bsky.app/profile/news...

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 15h

Eurovision Song Contest organisers will no longer meet online in November to vote on Israel's participation in the competition, following Middle East "developments", the European Broadcasting Union said

Eurovision organisers push back Israel decision

Eurovision Song Contest organisers will no longer meet online in November to vote on Israel's participation in the competition, following Middle East "developments", the European Broadcasting Union sa...

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 14h

"X opens up about..."
Usually in tandem with their launch of something or other.

#Speirgorm

Des @despod.bsky.social · 14h

In media land "clash" can mean anything from police in an oppressive state murdering protestors, to one politician simply disagreeing with another.

#Speirgorm

Des @despod.bsky.social · 14h

Would it all have happened earlier if the Eurovision meeting was scheduled for last year ?

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 16h

< insert fuming face emoji >

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 16h

The full-fat version and all.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Much as sunrise accompanied our outbound trip, sunset accompanied our homeward.

Thanks for following along.

#Speirgorm

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

An eastbound departure from Valencia meant we got some great views of the old town, the City of Arts and Science as well as the modern port and marina. #Valencia #Speirgorm

Valencia and the City of Arts and Sciences

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Goodbye Valencia. You're a fine city.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

A "Gilda". One of my favourite tapas. Variations on a theme of an anchovy, olive and pepper or a stick . This one also has nice cheese. #Valencia

Cocktail stick with olive, two small peppers, anchovy and cheese cube.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Missing are the 2nd coffee and a juice (this is breakfast for two).

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Video

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Today is Spanish National Day. Commemorates Columbus and was supposedly a favourite day for Franco so celebrations seem to be patchy across the country (according to articles on the web). Demo against colonialism and oppression outside the cathedral complex. #Valencia

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

The Town Hall has a Refugio (bomb shelter) open to visit. Valencia was a target of Franco's forces and there were many shelters set up.

Passive voice used a lot on the upstairs displays and it wasn't until downstairs that the perpetrators were mentioned.

#Valencia

Small display giving the history. first panel to mention Franco

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Final breakfast of the trip. Looking across to the city hall. No rain forecast today according to YR though it has been a bit hit and miss this trip. #Valencia

Coffee, croissants with pistachio or cheese, cheese and ham roll, bocadillo

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 2d

Guttering and downpipes are mere details to be taken care of by the little people.

Des @despod.bsky.social · 2d

Ah yeah, it's a fine spot in fairness.

Des @despod.bsky.social · 2d

The rain is absolutely belting down which is impacting on outdoor beverage consumption. Thankfully we're dry and only a short distance away from the hotel.

Passed a sculpture in Caixa private bank - a metaphor for the banking system.

#Valencia

bottle of nice Valencian beer. outside is a street flowing with rain.

Sculpture of two pairs of hands exchanging balls.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 2d

It's a lovely spot. We've managed to get around a good bit despite the rain.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 2d

Full equality of access to weaponry !

Des @despod.bsky.social · 2d

El Corte Inglés really has everything. #Valencia

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 2d

Coincidence eh ? Ye heading home tomorrow evening ?

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 2d

Went to the science museum this morning at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Probably grand for kids or those who prefer interactive displays but not enough "things". I wonder did Calatrava also specify the buckets for the leaky roof ? #Valencia

Beautiful structural ribs and buckets to capture the rain

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 2d

The average age in this bar has been raised significantly since our arrival to shelter out of the rain. #Valencia

Two beers "1906 Milneuve" in wine glass styled glasses.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 2d

Yerra it's not too bad. Heavy downpours with occasional outbreaks of scattered showers and the odd glimpse of blue sky. Had ten minutes of sun earlier while waiting for the bus.

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