2015-08-04 15:13
Well readers its been a long time since we posted, so much has been going on in our lives that some things, sadly, had to be put on the back burnerAnyone who has read our posting will know w… Read More
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Information and events in the lives of two Brits living near Blanca, Murcia, previously on the Costa Blanca in Spain.
2015-08-04 15:11
Will there be a rush to buy while the exchange rate favours Brit buyers, may well be with the predicted rise in prices.http://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain/26235/standard-poors-pr… Read More
2012-10-24 18:30
We have just had our first heavy rain since last year, although Joaquin spent a week last year repairing the roof we still had several leaks, although the really heavy rain only lasted an… Read More
2012-08-22 10:27
The temperature today is around 30 at present and you would think that would be pleasant. However the humidity is around 51% so it feels uncomfortably warm. High humidity levels can cause he… Read More
2012-08-22 10:17
What seems to be an ongoing drama took a twist this week when Ryan Air received a denuncia following problems earlier this year. The controversial company have had an ongoing battle wi… Read More
2012-08-22 10:17
Over the last few years we have heard very many British immigrants and holiday home owners utter the words, "I am going to hand the keys in". What they were saying in essence was that they i… Read More
2012-08-14 18:45
Fridays temperature got the mercury jumping at 45 degrees. We are thinking this may have has something to do with the power cut that happened during the lunch/siesta hours. Though it c… Read More
2012-08-08 12:00
Last weekend we had a wonderful get together with family from Rojales. Joaquin's Mother, sister, nieces and partners came over for the day. Everyone enjoyed splashing about in the pool to co… Read More
2012-08-07 09:30
Its a bit of a cliche that we Brits will always talk about the weather and you have to admit it is a good conversation opener. Given the UK summer, and I use the term loosely, we get a… Read More
2012-07-24 18:49
Last weekend Spain saw the frightening spectra of forest fires taking lives, severely injuring people, destroying homes and devastating countryside and wildlife. It is now clear, beyond doub… Read More
2012-07-23 20:13
It is strange but I often find that having mentioned something on the blog I then see its being done or in the pipeline. I was only saying this area has so much to offer and then I find a ne… Read More
2012-07-22 16:33
Sunday again, they keep coming around. The day here started overcast and indeed so black was the sky at one point we thought it might actually rain, sadly not so the garden gets grey water a… Read More
2012-07-18 11:23
What a wonderful time of year for shopping on the local street markets. This morning I bought aubergines that are nothing short of beautiful, fresh runner beans and glorious on the vine… Read More
2012-07-13 21:32
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2012-07-12 17:53
Well we are lax this year aren't we, I already said sorry for the lack of posting (to our loyal readers!) so will nor labour the point just crack on with a bit of news etc.Some time has… Read More
2012-05-08 19:41
When we came to Villa Alba the front of the house had a very ailing grape vine growing, or rather not growing across the front of the house. On close inspection we decided that years of negl… Read More
2012-05-07 18:07
The weather is really hotting up now with high 30s forecast for next weekend. The pool is lovely now, so morning swimming is now on the agenda. This morning I was having a coffee on th… Read More
2012-05-06 18:34
Talk about time flies! cannot believe its so long since our last posting, we are so busy that the week whizzed past, still better than being bored and days dragging. So i thought a post doin… Read More
2012-04-25 18:21
John has always loved a spot of fishing, even better if we got to eat the catch. There are not many kinds of fishing he has not tried, from commercial off the Cornish coast, fly fishing in S… Read More
2012-04-24 08:23
A touch of deja vu as the week progresses. Feeling like I am back in the Thatcherite 80s with talk of education cuts, more police powers and changes to health services. We can on… Read More
2012-04-21 06:15
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2012-04-20 15:10
A couple of items caught my eye in the news this week so thought I would share them here. It seems the King, Juan Carlos, is in a bit of bother all round lately. Whilst on Holiday he ha… Read More
2012-04-20 15:10
The old name, first given to the Spanish Costa's in the popular press in the 70s I believe, seems to have taken on a new meaning in recent days. First we had the Government here raisin… Read More
2012-04-11 18:39
We are very busy at the moment what with one thing and another, thought it was nice to snatch a break on Sunday and have a real afternoon tea with the family plus a walk around the campo. Lo… Read More
2012-04-08 07:26
Gladiolus Illyricus &nb&hell…Read More
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