Snow Fever hits Andalucia!
This week a powerful cold front swept across Spain, showering us with unprecedented amounts of snow; it even made it …
Read MoreCastano Santo de Istan
The ‘holy chestnut tree’ that’s nearly a thousand years old! We went down to the woods today; well to be …
Read MoreEl Caminito del Rey – The King’s Little Footpath, Ardales, Alora, El Chorro
The World’s scariest footpath opened in Malaga province this spring – but I’ll let you in on a little secret; …
Read MoreEmbrace space and light – in the Grazalema Natural Park
One of the pleasures of having this blog is to share the seasonal changes in Andalucia. As we head into …
Read MoreFirst orchids of the season – part of Andalucia’s rich biodiversity
It’s a bit of an annual tradition now, where I post a picture of the first orchids of the season, …
Read MoreAlmond harvesting in rural Andalucia
It was the sound I heard first, a harsh movement in the trees near the house. It was early morning …
Read MoreWalking on the Wild Side – a journey through Sierra Nevada and Cabo de Gata
Here is the article that relates to my recent trip to Sierra Nevada and Cabo de Gata – notes from …
Read MoreAromatic Mediterranean Walk, Sierra de las Nieves
This December weather is fantastic; means I can get out all the time! Today, despite a slightly chilly breeze, it …
Read MoreCañon de las Buitreras – Vultures’ Canyon – Vultures´Gorge -Hiking in Grazalema, west of Ronda, Andalucia
A friend and I just completed quite a hefty hike – a 15km round trip to discover the impressive ‘Cañon …
Read MoreGriffon Vultures – a little bit of Monday Serendipity?
Okay, I'm going all tree huggy, hippy now…. Stepping out onto the terrace at the Cortijo this morning I heard …
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