What an absolutely gorgeous day today. The sun is shining on our terrace until 2:30 p.m. Out of the wind it’s about 18 to 20 degrees. So I have been working in the sun until lunchtime. Tom prepared a meal which we enjoyed in the sun as well. Our daily walk was up the hill, … Read more
What an extraordinary day today. I choose just one photo each day to post, so I could have picked the one in which I am sitting on the beach in a ‘chiringuito‘, enjoying a coffee. But this natural phenomenon was such a surprise to see that it won. We weren’t in the village anymore so … Read more
Finally, after a week of muscle pain in my hips and tushi, I could walk up and down the mountain without groaning! These daily walks are really good for my physical condition. And I am proud of myself that I didn’t let Tom’s illness interfere, but walked anyway. Tom started his walking today after a … Read more
Last winter I didn’t like the number of plastic bottles we bought and threw away. But we did so anyway because of the chlorine in the water. Yikes. This time we took our Brita filter with us. If we have to use ‘normal’ water we filter it 3 times. And here in the cabin, we … Read more
I would never have expected that the drivers in Spain are so willing to stop at a zebra crossing. And they are. In the Netherlands, and maybe in other countries as well, drivers step on the accelerator as soon as they see ones’ intention to cross, but over here they anticipate your crossing even when … Read more
After the ordering came the Christmas crackers, containing a hat, a riddle, and a little toy. We had a lot of fun with that. Unfortunately, I had to ask if Tom’s food could be a takeaway. He is feeling better than yesterday but wasn’t well enough to join us. ^hm
Coffee and water in the morning sun at ‘our’ terrace. Mmmm, bliss. Getting used to the temperatures and the differences between day and evening, sun and shadow, or outside and air-conditioned shops can be difficult. So unfortunately Tom has the flu now.Let’s hope that my daily sun bath will keep me healthy. ^hm
Arrived in the south of Spain! I still have my coat on, but that is only because I forgot that it is not cold here at midday. Have to find my summer jacket as soon as possible. 🙂 ^hm
What was I thinking? When the whole of Spain suffers from drought, so does Tablas de Daimiel. For us it was interesting to visit anyhow, but what a pity for the area. Tablas de Daimiel is a swamp, about 1,5 hours away from Madrid. Perfect for a stop on our way to the south. ^hm
We were allowed to be present at the Christmas dance of our youngest grandchild. It was cuddly and sweet to see, for us that is. For many children (age 2 to 3) it was not, they were upset and crying.Imagine the tension of having studied on 2 Christmas songs, one Spanish, one English, and then … Read more