Giant Peacock Moth – Good Luck!
Arriving at the house we were greeted by a Giant Peacock Moth. It’s Europe’s largest moth, bigger than you hand! …
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Casarabonela – white village – Dia de Andalucia
We headed out to spend a chilled ‘Dia de Andalucia’ in the countryside; but the weather was changable so we …
Read MoreFirst orchid of the season
Despite the driest winter in Andalucía since the ’40s, the orchids around the house are beginning to come up. (Serapsis …
Read MoreAlmonds – Cortijo de las Nieves
The almonds trees surrounding the house, which I captured blossoming, in my entry on January 8th are now verdant with …
Read MoreHiking Route Puerto de la Mujer – Sierra de las Nieves
The Sierra de las Nieves natural park is full of trails and hikes and significant investment has been made in …
Read MoreVintage hydro electric station, Rio Grande, Sierra de las Nieves
Exactly two years ago, whilst walking along the Rio Grande near our weekend place, in the Sierra de las Nieves …
Read MoreGuaro – Old Town
The village of Guaro is filled with charm during its annual festival of Luna Mora, when the streets are illuminated …
Read MoreLiquid Gold
We’ve come up from the coast to Cortijo de Las Nieves, near Guaro for the weekend. My neighbour said his …
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Andalusian Olive Harvesting and Picking – back in fashion
The valley was teeming with activity; the warm autumn sun had brought families and friends out to the countryside to …
Read MoreLuna Mora de Guaro festival 2011
Although I’m sad see the end of summer, September is without doubt one of my favourite months in Spain. What’s …
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