Volver song by Penelope Cruz

If you have only been watching Penelope Cruz in Hollywood English language films, it is time to see what a fine actress she is by watching some of her Spanish movies, particularly those directed by world-famous director Pedro Almodovar.  One of his best known movies is called Volver and at one point in the film, she playing the role of Raimunda, a single mom who is running a restaurant, offers to sing at a party by members of a film crew.  The song she sings is called Volver and in case you were wondering that she sings it too, actually, she only lip-synched to a famous flamenco singer Estrella Morente.  The song in the movie is short but I wanted to hear the original song and here is the video -- just close your eyes and enjoy this beautiful music in Spanish.

Visit Chueca neighborhood in Madrid

If you are gay or lesbian, I personally invite you to Massachusetts, the only state in the US that allows its residents to marry and lead a normal life. But what if you can't do that, then another place that is thriving is Spain, particularly the Chueca District of Madrid. All sorts of business that participate in the "pink economy," for example, weddings, honeymoon, etc. are available along with excellent restaurants and nightclubs. You don't have to be gay to visit. If you want to know the best places for honeymoon for gays and lesbians, this could be one.