A little Moorish…a visit to Fez, in Morocco
At a time when Spain, like much of the EU struggles to formulate and execute effective policies to deal with …
Read MoreLa Noche de los deseos
Friday Night was San Juan – the night of wishes. Each year here in in Southern Spain the night is …
Read MoreMore “West inside East” than East meets West…
“Olé!”, came the cry behind me, just audible above the loud rhythmic stamping of the Flamenco dancers on stage. Friday …
Read MoreRenaissance Andalucia – Ubeda and Baeza
The province of Jaen boasts two of Spain’s most remarkable renaissance towns, Úbeda and Baeza. Thanks to the relative lack …
Read MoreA time of reflection – a time to look forward.
Today is Dia de Andalucia, the national holiday for the autonomous region of Andalucia. This long weekend has given me …
Read MoreSun, sea & snow!
Granada is just two hours from us on the coast. The province is experiencing more and more development but has …
Read MoreCerro de Hijar
This autumn continues to be surprisingly dry. I’m not complaining as I love the clear, sunny days, but still water …
Read MoreLa vida natural en Andalucia
This weekend was spent at home – Saturday catching up on things and Sunday was just on the beach, and …
Read MoreEast meets West
The drinkers in the bar spilt out onto the crowded pavement; noisy talking, laughter and the sound of the Real …
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