This roundabout marks the start of one of the outskirts of Puerto de Mazarrón: El Alamillo. And at the same time marked the halfway point of our walk today. It was exactly an hour to get here, the same amount of time half of the walk yesterday took us. But since the route was a … Read more
You are here, Usted está aquí. And indeed that is exactly where this map can be found. At the end of itinerario from iglesia a iglesia. The one church is in Isla Plana, where we live, and the other is in La Azohia. Both churches are about as big as the house we had in … Read more
You never expect it, but when it happens it’s always a surprise: a camper parks in front of your house. The driver and his passenger turn around in their swivel seats and disappear in the back. The top hatches open up and after 15 minutes they reappear, wearing a complete set of new clothes. They … Read more
This is the Iglesia de Santiago on the Plaza de la Constitución in Totana. The church was built in the 16th century. The tower was added at the beginning of the 17th century. Under the olive tree and the artificial grass is a parking. The square looks modern but matches the church. But again the … Read more
“You don’t want a TV? Are you sure?” We are looking for another house to rent for November. The house we were visiting had a TV in the living room that was almost as big as the room itself. The landlord’s son likes to watch it with friends and pizza. So we said we wouldn’t … Read more
I intend to live with zero waste as soon as possible. We have written more about the amount of waste over here in Spain. It’s one of my main concerns – the way people treat the single-use of plastic. We are so happy with the local ecological shop owned by Sebastian, who is very willing … Read more
This is the Santuario de Santa Eulalia de Mérida. Already since 1644, Eulalia is the patrona (patroness) of Totana, a small village that lies at the end of a winding road of some seven kilometers. The Santuario (Sanctuary) looks brand new, but it was finalized at the end of the sixteenth century. The devotion to … Read more
One of the things I keep track of in my journal are my daily goals. We all have goals or tasks, or whatever you want to call them. Some years ago I started with a system of getting my goals done. It is easier to complete a goal or make something to a daily practice … Read more
Because sometimes your dreams need a little help: Porque a veces tus sueños pueden necesitar ayuda. This is IKEA in Murcia. The traffic around the shop was a total mess. Inside, the traffic was even worse. But that happens when it’s a rainy Saturday and everybody is trying to make something out of such a … Read more
This is the entrance to the Cueva del Agua (Water Cave). You will find it at the beginning of the village of Isla Plana coming from the direction of Puerto de Mazarron at the exact point where you can go left from the E22 into the Avenida de los Espejos. Only highly technical cave divers … Read more