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• E70 El Incendio de Pacific Palisades

  January 2025 will forever be etched in the memories of Los Angeles residents due to the devastating fires that swept through Palisades and Eaton. These tragic events not only caused significant loss of life and property but also highlighted the vulnerability of urban areas to wildfires in an era of changing climate.The dawn of 2025 was marred by a series of devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles, leaving a trail of destruction and despair. The Palisades and Eaton fires, which ignited in early January, wreaked havoc on the communities and landscapes of Southern California, marking a tragic chapter in the region's history.It started in the rugged terrain of the Santa Monica Mountains, spurred by dry conditions and unseasonably high winds. Within hours, the fire had spread uncontrollably, engulfing neighborhoods and forcing thousands to evacuate.The fires left a lasting scar on the environment, with vast areas of greenery reduced to ash. The loss of vegetation increased the risk of landslides and erosion, posing further threats to the affected areas. Wildlife habitats were destroyed, displacing countless animals and disrupting local ecosystems. The environmental impact of the Palisades fire was severe.  You will find the full transcript behind the show notes: https://interspanish.buzzsprout.comYou can reach me at: [email protected]:https://www.youtube.com/@interspanishpodcastFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/interspanishPodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/319567492909061/

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• E69 La Reina de los Fantasmas

  The R.M.S. Queen Mary spent three decades transporting the rich and famous across the Atlantic before retiring in 1967.She survived the Great Depression and World War II and managed to avoid the tragic fate of her cousin, Titanic. But under the glitz and glamour, this haunted ship is hiding several dark secrets.  She offered all the finest amenities: exquisite dining rooms, swimming pools, daily radio broadcasts, a kennel for the passengers’ dogs, a children’s nursery — even a hospital. And she was fast. Boasting a top speed of 32 knots, she could travel from England to New York in four days.  At the outbreak of World War II, the famed ocean liner became a military transport ship, hauling between 5,000 and 15,000 soldiers across the world. And that’s when things took a dark turn.  At least 47 people died aboard the Queen Mary during her time at sea.  The ship is reportedly haunted by over 100 spirits, and paranormal activity is so frequent and intense that some members of the crew refuse to go inside.This haunted ship holds as much evil as it does hope now. Marred by war, neither time nor renovation can bury the dark secrets of the R.M.S. Queen Mary.   You will find the full transcript behind the show notes: https://interspanish.buzzsprout.comYou can reach me at: [email protected]:https://www.youtube.com/@interspanishpodcastFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/interspanishPodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/319567492909061/

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• E68 Parte II: Soy el Viajero por el Mundo

  This is part 2 of the summer 2024 trip. Be sure to listen to the 1st part first. To broaden your horizons, get to know other cultures, learn new things, and enjoy life to its fullest, it is necessary to travel at least once in your life. Traveling is not only a pleasure but almost a human necessity, traveling not only offers you the opportunity to see incredible places and meet interesting people, but it brings many benefits to your mental health, emotional state, your family relationship, and your personal growth.People generally live every moment of life, from one day to the next in a hurry, with many chores, jobs, and tasks, without taking their eyes off the clock. And we wonder where the time has gone and why we haven't done something more with our day... with our life.Come and join me during my summer 2024 trip, I traveled approximately 5,000 miles in my travel trailer through the Central states and the Pacific Northwest, visiting many interesting places.  This is part two of two.Listen to the 1st part:E67 Parte I: Soy el Viajero por el Mundo You will find the full transcript behind the show notes: https://interspanish.buzzsprout.comYou can reach me at: [email protected]:https://www.youtube.com/@interspanishpodcastFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/interspanishPodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/319567492909061/

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• E67 Parte I: Soy el Viajero por el Mundo

  To broaden your horizons, get to know other cultures, learn new things, and enjoy life to its fullest, it is necessary to travel at least once in your life. Traveling is not only a pleasure but almost a human necessity, traveling not only offers you the opportunity to see incredible places and meet interesting people, but it brings many benefits to your mental health, emotional state, your family relationship, and your personal growth.People generally live every moment of life, from one day to the next in a hurry, with many chores, jobs, and tasks, without taking their eyes off the clock. And we wonder where the time has gone and why we haven't done something more with our day... with our life.Come and join me during my summer 2024 trip, I traveled approximately 5,000 miles in my travel trailer through the Southwest and Central states, visiting many national parks.  This is part one of two.Listen to the 2nd part:E68 Parte II: Soy el Viajero por el Mundo You will find the full transcript behind the show notes: https://interspanish.buzzsprout.comYou can reach me at: [email protected]:https://www.youtube.com/@interspanishpodcastFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/interspanishPodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/319567492909061/

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• E66 D-Day, La Batalla de Normandía

  On June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, entered history when landings on the beaches of Normandy in northern France brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the Allied armies and opened a new European front against the troops of the Third Reich during the Second World War.It was the largest and most dramatic military operation in history, which marked the beginning of the Battle of Normandy, the liberation of France, and the rest of German-occupied Western Europe, and marked the end of the Second World War. The Normandy invasion was one of the great turning points of twentieth-century history. and often referred to as D-Day, became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history.  You will find the full transcript behind the show notes: https://interspanish.buzzsprout.comYou can reach me at: [email protected]:https://www.youtube.com/@interspanishpodcastFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/interspanishPodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/319567492909061/

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