https://elperronegro.com/ Grumpy old mountain man living in Spain en Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:44:27 +0200 https://elperronegro.com/2026/climbing-dune-bolonia-spain/ https://elperronegro.com/2026/climbing-dune-bolonia-spain/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:19:14 +0100 2026-03-25T19:19:14+01:00 A windy walk up the remarkable natural sand dune of the Duna de Bolonia, Spain]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2026/baelo-claudia-roman-city-spain/ https://elperronegro.com/2026/baelo-claudia-roman-city-spain/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:19:14 +0100 2026-03-24T19:19:14+01:00 Well, for a start they constructed the city of Baelo Claudia. "Where's that?" you all ask!]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2026/the-straight-of-gibraltar/ https://elperronegro.com/2026/the-straight-of-gibraltar/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:19:14 +0100 2026-03-23T19:19:14+01:00 Strong feelings looking out to Africa over the Straight of Gibraltar]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2026/changing-website-builder-from-eleventy-11ty-to-bash-static-site-generator-bssg/ https://elperronegro.com/2026/changing-website-builder-from-eleventy-11ty-to-bash-static-site-generator-bssg/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:19:14 +0100 2026-03-18T19:19:14+01:00 El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2026/harry-s-war-the-soldier-in-the-attic/ https://elperronegro.com/2026/harry-s-war-the-soldier-in-the-attic/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100 2026-03-16T00:00:00+01:00 From dusty boxes to the Western Front - Discovering my grandfather's secret war]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2026/in-memory-of-chris-wright-landscape-photographer-and-friend/ https://elperronegro.com/2026/in-memory-of-chris-wright-landscape-photographer-and-friend/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100 2026-01-14T00:00:00+01:00 My relationship with landscape photographer, Chris Wright who sadly and tragically passed away on Sunday 11th January 2026]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2026/a-short-rope-course-for-hillwalking-and-scrambling-friends/ https://elperronegro.com/2026/a-short-rope-course-for-hillwalking-and-scrambling-friends/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100 2026-01-09T00:00:00+01:00 Today’s rope course turned the usual “hold‑on‑tight” mantra into a full‑blown symphony of knots, hoists, and hearty laughter. With gusts whipping ar...]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2025/a-year-of-pocket-sized-power-ups/ https://elperronegro.com/2025/a-year-of-pocket-sized-power-ups/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100 2025-12-31T00:00:00+01:00 My Mobile Setup on 31 Dec 2025 & What 2026 Holds]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2025/patagonia-s-price-tag-when-conservation-becomes-a-luxury-business/ https://elperronegro.com/2025/patagonia-s-price-tag-when-conservation-becomes-a-luxury-business/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100 2025-12-19T00:00:00+01:00 Patagonia stands at a crossroads. One path leads to a future where wilderness is a gated asset, a serene backdrop for the ultra-wealthy. The other leads back to the core principles of true ecotourism and public protection, where conservation benefits ecosystems and local communities, and awe-inspiring places remain for all.]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2025/the-return-journey-a-patagonian-farewell/ https://elperronegro.com/2025/the-return-journey-a-patagonian-farewell/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:23:13 +0100 2025-12-06T09:23:13+01:00 The journey home was a breeze, a stark, welcome contrast to the stress and queues of the outward leg. This was the easy part, a long exhale after over a month of wonders.]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2025/the-hidden-lake-to-share-or-not-to-share/ https://elperronegro.com/2025/the-hidden-lake-to-share-or-not-to-share/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:00:06 +0100 2025-12-03T14:00:06+01:00 Water of a piercing blue, fringed by beaches of sand the colour of the Sahara. We were, of course, immediately captivated. A plan was formed.]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2025/the-condor-s-call-a-test-of-patience-in-patagonia-part-2/ https://elperronegro.com/2025/the-condor-s-call-a-test-of-patience-in-patagonia-part-2/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:36:57 +0100 2025-12-02T20:36:57+01:00 The condors taught us that the most magnificent views often lie just beyond the point where you think you can wait no longer]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2025/feathered-findings-november-27th/ https://elperronegro.com/2025/feathered-findings-november-27th/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:50:00 +0100 2025-11-28T11:50:00+01:00 A day not finding the Andean Condor]]> Kiersten https://elperronegro.com/2025/the-day-the-condor-didn-t-show/ https://elperronegro.com/2025/the-day-the-condor-didn-t-show/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:18:03 +0100 2025-11-28T11:18:03+01:00 A day waiting for the appearance of the Andean Condor]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me) https://elperronegro.com/2025/a-hidden-loop-discovering-the-eastern-side-of-the-rio-de-las-vueltas-valley/ https://elperronegro.com/2025/a-hidden-loop-discovering-the-eastern-side-of-the-rio-de-las-vueltas-valley/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:10:03 +0100 2025-11-26T09:10:03+01:00 A short walk from the edge of El Chaltén, a metal bridge offers a gateway to the quieter, eastern side of the Río de las Vueltas valley. Our destination was v...]]> El Perro Negro (elperronegrospain@pm.me)