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Books are the way to go in the sweltering summer month of August, says Expatica blogger Kristen Bernardi.In August, physical exertion in Spain is kept at a minimum.
Twice-daily showers are rendered ineffective, as you start sweating as soon as your feet hit the bath mat.
Walking through the centre of Madrid at midday is like being trapped in the barrel of a hair dryer.
Whether you're in the city parked squarely in front of your fan (me), or on the coast stretched out in the sand (smarter people) one of the best things to do that requires the least amount of effort is to read a good book.
Dozens of authors have tried to capture the allure and mystique of living abroad.
Hemingway was arguably Spain's most famous expat, though he talked up Paris quite a bit, too. If you fancy a bit of poetry, fellow American Ezra Pound showed his love for London, Paris and Italy in verse. Edith Wharton took a high-cass approach to culture shock, while Graham Greene, like Hemingway, wrote about a country torn apart by war.
Can I recommend A new earth by Eckhart Tolle -- great to read when you have time to assimilate. Plus Brida by Paolo Coelho for an easier read.
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