Wet Spanish Autumn

Wet Spanish Autumn

It rained. When it rains in Spain, it does-so with gusto. None of the endless grey days of constant drizzle of the UK. The rain was very heavy for long periods & often accompanied by thunder & lightning – very dramatic! We live up a lane from the main...
Nasty Biting Insects

Nasty Biting Insects

Snap, crackle, fizz! That’s such a satisfying sound – part of the war on mozzies. We’ve had them in every home apart from the cold yellow house & the one in the Algarve – places we’ve stayed over winter. I love animals & respect...
The Swimming Pool

The Swimming Pool

In the hot summer, I really enjoyed my swims, but then the pool turned green. This happened far more quickly than expected. I’d understood from Eva that the water may last up-to a month before needing a change, but was disappointed when it became dirty within...
First Summer in Spain Musings

First Summer in Spain Musings

As mentioned, I’d been a little concerned about our first summer in Spain.  Not being used to the heat, how would we cope?  How hot would it get?  2017 saw temperatures well into the 40s.  We’d set-off in autumn to a) miss the UK winter & b)...
The Car Decision

The Car Decision

Meanwhile, settling in to our new home & battling with the consequences of combining old women & technology, we were looking at options to purchase a car. We had a permanent address so could! Like any major town, I assumed, quite rightly, that all the car...