Capers (in Spanish: alcapparas) Capers are the unopened flower buds, preserved in salt or in vinegar, from the Capparis spinosa, also called Flinders rose. This plant is native to the Mediterranean, and can also be found in the area of Mazarrón. In a way, it is tempting to pick the flower buds yourself to make … Read more
Unprecedented. Sun for a week in a row. It’s the first time in months that in Spain the sun shines for more than a few days. Yes, we know that the water reservoirs were depleted. And yes, we know that climate change affects Spain as well as any other country. The prophecy is that in … Read more
The only people we have ever seen in this house were workmen. Maybe the owners will be here in the holiday season, we have no idea. We will find out. I guess. What we do know is that this house is blocking the beach effectively. Everybody who wants to continue walking in the surf has … Read more
Finally there he is, and as you can see everybody was happy. Our good friend Eduard arrived two hours later as planned. Due to an electric problem at the ultra-modern airport of Eindhoven in the Países Bajos. Here in Spain, the airport of Murcia-San Javier is as sophisticated but far more relaxed. You park your … Read more
Although I am not a practicing ceramicist anymore, I am still very interested in minerals and oxides. Making today’s guided tour a real treat. On this 4th time we joined the Mazarrón Tourist Agency, the trip went to Las Minas de Mazarrón. Mines that were exploited already in the Roman era and in the 16th … Read more
Notwithstanding the fact that our current car, a Volvo V70, is still in fairly good shape, it’s about time to consider another one. Our car is from 2001 and has over 520.000 kilometers on the clock. The other car shouldn’t be too big and not too small. It has to be able to drive comfortably … Read more
Long distances are bo-o-o-ring. At least in my opinion. But this time I enjoyed myself very much. The landscape between Madrid and Albacete is my kind of landscape. Sloping and colorful. It’s an agricultural part of Spain with a great variety of uncultivated brown, green or yellow fields. But the best parts were the poppy … Read more
Yesterday was full of anticipation. Today was the day of suffering. At least, it depends on what perspective you look at the birthday of a five-year-old. The birthday boy invited some friends in the evening for drinks and treats. The treats you can enjoy from the picture. The rest you can imagine yourself. The party … Read more
Today we traveled north to be able to celebrate the birthday of the eldest one tomorrow. Such a delight, now he is getting a bit older, that he can really enjoy our visit and was anticipating our coming almost as much as he is anticipating his birthday. Coming out of school he started talking and … Read more
Some urbanizaciones over here go with a community pool, such as in the picture. The advantage is that you don’t have to clean it yourself and that you actually can swim in it. The problem with urbanizaciones and a community pool is that the houses usually are very close to each other and the plots … Read more