Five things Spanish people say a lot (and what they really mean)
Captain Haddock’s outbursts are a lot less colourful than some Spanish expressions. I’ve written about lots of fiestas lately – music, dancing, flamenca dresses and general Andalucian excess on all...
View Article10 things I’ve learned I can’t live without
A few weeks ago, I reached an important milestone – both in my life, and in my time lived in Spain: it’s 10 years since I arrived here in Seville. Back in September 2003 I came to this beautiful city –...
View ArticleInterview with Paul Read, the Gazpachomonk. #WABAS12
Paul Read – writer, broadcaster and Tai Chi master. As a blogger and tweeter, I follow and read many other expats here in Spain. One who has intrigued me for some time is the Gazpachomonk. Apart from...
View ArticleThe E-X-P-A-T of moving abroad
As I’ve mentioned before, this blog spreads itself widely, nay extravagantly, over three classic blogging genres: mummy/parenting, travel and expat. As I live in a supremely photogenic area – sunny...
View ArticleA meeting of minds and Moorish magnificence by moonlight
Palacio Carlos V – one of the more recent constructions by the Alhambra’s standards. The circular interior of Charles V’s palace – he was the first Holy Roman Emperor. When you work from home, as I do,...
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