“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
At the beginning of July, I started in a new journal. The white one, that I got as a goodbye present from my friend Jenny. Today I started in another new journal because the white one is full. I write a lot. At least twice a day, mornings and evenings. And sometimes during the day … Read more
Today is our anniversary: 43 years ago we got married in Breda, our hometown. We told this to a friend yesterday. She lost her husband 2 years ago so never got past 30 years of marriage. Making us realize once again how precious our time together is. I am so grateful for our time together. … Read more
There are 3 areas in Spain, I don’t like at all. Benidorm, Torremolinos and La Manga. Mainly because of all the high apartment buildings. And also because I don’t like the amount of Dutch stores and restaurants. My parents used to hibernate in Benidorm, so I know the place pretty well. And I have seen … Read more
Cartagena is a lovely city on the border of the Mediterranean Sea. It hosts a naval base and a commercial port. But this commercial port is not the Puérto Deportivo (marina) or the Puérto Pesquero (fishing harbor) which are close to the city center. The Port of Cartagena is next to Cerro de la Campa … Read more