Note – 2025-01-15 13:44
A few minutes away is the superb summit pyramid. A small col in a dramatic situation is the place to have a rest and admire the plunging rock scenery. The scramble to the summit is simple but needs ca...
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Note – 2025-01-15 13:41
The Corazon de la Sandia (1885m) is is one of our favorite hikes. We started an ascent yesterday in the cold morning air of the Dilar Valley. Crossing the Rio Dilar we followed the twisting gorge of t...
Note – 2024-11-24 14:29
After a month of marinating some of our lemons in alcohol, today I completed the final steps and added sugar water before bottling. Home made Limoncello. Salud!
Note – 2024-11-14 20:32
We collected 240kg of olives from our land over the past couple of days. Today came the exciting part when we took them down to the local mill. Here they do the first press of the olives and in return...
Note – 2024-11-13 16:09
A friend just sent me this short video from her house in the centre of Malaga.
Note – 2024-11-12 11:58
Not quite a blue sky day with some afternoon clouds building. Tomorrow we are on alert for rain. Much needed still despite the tragic events of Valencia
Note – 2024-11-11 11:33
Earlier this year we planted two small apple trees (Royal Gala & Pink Lady) and have religiously made sure they have been well supplied by water throughout the summer. Very satisfying today to be able...
Note – 2024-11-10 12:22
@khusky and I have been collecting olives today. We collect by hand rather than hit the branches with sticks or use machinery. It takes much longer and is not as efficient but in a funny sort of way i...
Note – 2024-10-30 12:46
These type of floods happen every autumn but I can't remember a year with the damage and loss as bad as this. Thoughts with all those people affected
Note – 2024-10-18 14:54
A visit back to middle England for me this week. It's nice to see friends and family but I don't enjoy the crowds, costs and stresses, which are somewhat alien to me living in rural Spain. What Englan...
Note – 2024-10-09 07:32
A very welcome cool 15c on today dog walk. Very autumnal but stunning in the morning light.
Note – 2024-10-05 07:14
I'm a bit knackered after sleeping on the sofa all night. Reason? Infestation of woodlice! Been going on for some time. We've tried pulse waves, de-humidifiers and tried to block holes in our bedroom...
Note – 2024-09-28 08:47
View from the morning dog walk. Beautiful colors as the early morning sun hits the landscape. Looking down through the olive groves to the Rules dam. Beyond the Mediterranean. First landscape image ta...
Note – 2024-09-16 06:37
Last week I sat for nearly an hour on the very airy summit of a peak called Puntal de la Cornisa 3316m. A fine viewpoint & wonderful place to chill out It's good to have some time on your own once in...
Note – 2024-09-11 08:14
Lots of very happy and colorful people enjoying the great outdoors! A good turnout from our weekly walking group yesterday.
Note – 2024-09-06 07:07
We never camp at Laguna Hondera. It's popular, noisy & frequented by hungry foxes. Head a little uphill however & there are some delectable places to bivouac (make sure you don't camp on the fragile "...
Note – 2024-08-29 09:05
Definite autumnal feel to the morning dog walk. Lovely colors, especially when the first rays of the sun hit the hillsides. Cooler with a slight breeze. Maybe end of the early morning/pre sunrise star...