We didn’t encounter the horse in this picture in the hallway (a Dutch joke which refers to a comedian called André van Duin). But that it’s parked in front of an apartment complex is quite exceptional. Moreover, since it was parked between the standard Spanish mode of transport: cars. That the horse is a mare … Read more
They did warn us [10] We are very persistent. To be able to buy a subscription for a mobile phone, or a car, or a house, or to be able to open a bank account, as a foreigner you need a NIE number. NIE means: Numéro de Identidad Extranjero. After numerous attempts (see They did … Read more
On February 7, I wrote a post about the Ruta Del Agua in La Viñuela. Today we walked it all the way to the water reservoir. This is only a short distance of 1,8 kilometers (one way). The route is famous for its fuentes (water taps). The Fuente Lejos in the picture is the oldest. … Read more
Under the pool of the house where we now stay, there is a large basement. It contains water tanks, bicycles, tools, and all sorts of stuff you only need when it’s very hot, such as parasols. There is also a washing machine and fortunately a line to hang out the laundry. How fortunate became clear … Read more
Today we visited La Viñuela. A small ‘green’ village some 15 minutes by car from where we live. La Viñuela is close to the Embalse de La Viñuela. A water reservoir which at the moment contains 15-21% of its capacity. In La Viñuela we walked a small part of the Ruta Del Agua. It’s an … Read more
When I was young, my mother, father, their niece, and nephew, and the sister of my father went to Portugal with one car and a tent. That’s the only major trip abroad my parents ever made. My mother loved the trip and the one story of her I still remember, was about Mimosa (see the … Read more
In Spain, they use a very simple system to collect garbage. We do all the work. At home, we separate four (4) different types of garbage: plastic, paper, glass, and the rest. Most garbage we collect comes from the stuff we buy at the supermarket. Once a week we carry the separated garbage to the … Read more
This is the house where we stay. Beautifully reconstructed in Andalucian style and tastefully decorated. But again the secret of the picture is in what you can not see. Last night we spent our first night here. And, oh what a night it was. People who live here have never before experienced such a heavy … Read more
Canillas de Aceituno is a small ‘white’ village about 15 kilometers from the Mar mediterráneo. Since it’s a clear day today I can see the sea from the house where we now live. Canillas is a typical Andalucian village. Small steep streets where only one car can drive through at a time. Sometimes they are … Read more
We like bananas. Plátanos, they are called in Spain. You can find them in every supermarket or fruit and vegetable shop. Which both can be found in abundance in even the smallest village. Most bananas you buy come either from the Canarias or from Central or South America. But the bananas in this picture grow in … Read more