Going a bit far? (0)
10/06/11 •
I know we are supposed to give the disabled every encouragement but is there really room for a dyslexic bill poster?
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Sheer spite! (0)
7/30/11 •
I know that the Spanish are far more politically motivated than some races but it has not been my impression that they are a spiteful race.
Another dog (0)
5/31/11 •
On Saturday my friend Scamp died. She started to fail on our evening walk of Friday, slowing down dramatically towards the end of the route. Unusually, she went straight to bed and did not even look at her evening meal. She did not wake properly on Saturday morning and managed to come to lie by [...]
Earthquake (0)
5/12/11 •
We are not strangers to the earth moving beneath our feet here, in Spain, but last night saw two of the more damaging earthquakes we have seen for a while.
Sweets for all (0)
12/17/10 •
One of the great traditions of Spain is the hurling of wrapped, boiled sweets from the floats of the Three Kings as they process through the streets.
Well, I finally moved! (0)
9/23/10 •
Having been searching for some time for a more affordable and, probably, safer address, I have finally managed to move into a smaller, older apartment closer to the town centre. Although I do like the idea of being immersed in the Spannish way of life, it has taken me a few days to become accustommed [...]
Am I becoming desensitised? (0)
8/29/10 •
Yesterday I took a short walk with Chap to visit the market. My quest was to find boxes to help in my imminent move to a smaller, gloomier but cheaper apartment. On the return journey I passed the figure of a man receiving medical care. The man was familiar to me because he rides a [...]
Some wild Spanish fruit (0)
8/10/10 •
We are very lucky is Spain in having a great deal of fruit that grows wild. Strawberries and bananas can be seen in many areas but here are my favourites.
Cooling the dogs (0)
7/20/10 •
Thanks to the presence of many fountains like this one, little dogs can usually cool themselves down in Coín.
Ee aye addio! (0)
7/12/10 •
Well, Spain did it. They won the cup! I know little about football but I do listen to what people say and it seems that the best team won.
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