Spain
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R-Rocks
All my posts this season are “inspired by” a letter of the alphabet! I’m from an island. And we used to refer to being “on the rock” or wanting a trip to “get off the rock” from time to time. Island life can be wonderful. Being that close to the sea all year round? What’s Continue reading
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F-Food
All my posts this season are “inspired by” a letter of the alphabet! The Podcast interview this week is in Spanish, and all about food. So, because it’s in Spanish, I’d like to give you the main gist of what we talked about, if you are not a Spanish speaker. If you are, you’ll find Continue reading
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I- Iberia
All my posts this season are “inspired by” a letter of the alphabet! The Iberian peninsula, so named, it seems, for the River Ebro, which stretches from Cantabria across the North of Spain, to Tarragona. Look at Spain on a map of the world and it barely signifies. Just as Europe itself is tiny compared Continue reading
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J-Jobs
A summary of my Spanish interview on the Podcast: J is for… Episode FiveAll my posts this season are “inspired by” a letter of the alphabet! I wanted to be a nurse when I was little. Until my cousin shrewdly pointed out that I wasn’t that comfortable with blood. I also wanted to be a Continue reading
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The Beach
A Snapshot of Spain Parasols. As far as the eye can see. You can’t even see the the sand, not from a distance. At least you know the sea is there. It’s a little overwhelming as you pick your way through the people, the ubiquitous blue cold-boxes, the megastructures erected, tent ropes, towels, loungers, all Continue reading
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Blast from the past
I’m not a big fan of shopping. I generally only go when I actually need something and inevitably end up frustrated having been looking for a very specific item and not having had any success. I don’t particularly enjoy the experience of shopping as a leisure activity, let’s say. That said, what I do enjoy Continue reading
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Tips for non-Spanish in Spain
All in Fun… So, living in another country has its teething problems, wherever you are. It’s one thing to go abroad on holiday and make yourself understood. It’s a whole other ball game to actually spend some time living there. On purpose. So what follow are some rather random tips based on my first experiences Continue reading
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