Month July 2007

It has been hot. So hot that the needle went off the scale on our thermometer. Now, obviously the patio wasn’t 60 centigrade, but that is what the thermometer was measuring in full sun. It’s been around 45 or so,…

Ian has just listed a house for sale in Villagarcia – you can see it here. We try not to get involved with properties for sale in the village, however we were accosted one morning by a lady who obviously…

This is the name of the band that Ian went to see at the weekend. I didn’t go. A couple of reasons why – firstly when we go out together we can end up talking together rather than to other…

Kitten Pics

Ian and Biffa, Little Kit showing that they are quite happy in the dog cage regardless of what the dogs might think, and Billy washing Fibs.

It is a little known fact that the symbol of the 5th wedding anniversary is Ice Cream. So with our wedding anniversary looming, we decided to treat ourselves to one. OK – so that is not true about ice cream…

We talk about the strange nocturnal life and the affect of siestas. This is from the program for a fiesta at Jerez de Cabellaro on Sunday. Notice that absolutely nothing happens between 2.30 and 9 o’clock. Oh – and also…

It’s all happening up at the field. This pic was taken at 7.30 in the morning and it looked like a vintage tractor rally up there. We still don’t really get what is going on – people bring their grain,…

I just happened to find myself (again) behind one of the shepherds and his sheep when I was out with Bob this morning. And remarkably I had my camera. I am uncomfortable about taking pics of normal people doing normal…