By now it’s clear to our regular readers that winters in Spain aren’t much different from those in North-European countries. From the end of September to the beginning of May it’s wet, cold, and windy. And only gradually do the temperatures rise as well as the hours of sunshine. So if you think of spending … Read more
There we are. The four of us. Rob and Carol are in the middle. Together at a small lunch table in a restaurant in Torre del Mar that I stubbornly call Tahiti. The restaurant that is, not Torre del Mar. The weather was beautiful and during most of the lunch, I was warmed by the … Read more
We haven’t been out of the house very much these past few days, so today we went to the coast. Not to get a breath of fresh air – we can have that here as well – but to walk more easily and to do some shopping. Oh my, how the storm had an impact … Read more
The weather prediction for the next 10 days is rain, rain, rain, and an occasional thunderstorm. Nevertheless, we were very lucky this morning and did our daily walk without a drop of water. But the afternoon was characterized by lots of rain and at times the clouds came down on us, blocking the view outside. … Read more
Usually, we have a view from the terrace. We overlook the opposite hills and to the left, we see the village. Not at the moment. We are covered in the cloud we have seen all day from a distance, hanging in the valley down below. Finally, it has caught us. ^hm
The past 2 days were at times frightening because of the force winds that were hitting us and the house on top of the hill. But that was quickly forgotten once we opened the window shutters and saw the sun shining abundantly. I went outside as soon as I finished my exercises and was lucky … Read more