Finca renovation continues relentlessly, but even the most dedicated grafters need a break. We decided to place a cache in one of the 18th century coastal watchtowers that are dotted up and down the coastline. Set on a hilltop just back from the beach (and the road) it commanded excellent views, looked well-maintained, didn’t even […]Read Post ›
It’s three months to the day when we rushed Pippa to the vet. He struggled to move, didn’t want to eat, and we thought he was dying. Turned out he was seriously ill with tick disease, but it could be treated. So here is the lowdown on tick disease. It’s on my blog rather than […]Read Post ›
Today is a bank holiday in Gib. A very rainy bank holiday to rival even the traditional British rainy bank holiday. The sort of rainy day where you set off for the shops with Goretex jacket, leggings and walking boots and are wet within five minutes of leaving the house. It was too wet to […]Read Post ›
When we weren’t idling on the terrace, watching runners, walking down the beach, or playing Matador – we did manage a little work. So some more finca renovation photos, and a few garden ones. The sitting room just needs a coat of anti-mould paint and then it will be finished. Shazam! Garage and patio doors […]Read Post ›
Those rare few of you who got Christmas cards from me may remember they were taken from historical paintings of Gibraltar. They were produced by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust and the trust also publishes an excellent calendar based around a specific collection of paintings. This year’s calendar depicts early 19th century Gib, based on a […]Read Post ›
Doing up fincas is hard work. Luckily Día de Andalucía – February 28 – fell on a Monday, so we allowed ourselves the privilege of a long weekend. The autonomous communities in Spain celebrate their own special day in different ways and on different days. I suppose it is a bit like Yorkshire Day except […]Read Post ›
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