01 Sunday May 2022
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So after 16 years, 5,794 posts and 869,461 peeks, this silly old blog is still going. I never would have thought way back then that it would carry on for so long, especially when at times it looked like I wouldn’t even be around to write it. Anyhow, here we are, and because this is Sunday you also get a song. And yes, I am hoping to stay a little bit – or even a lot – longer.
Thanks for sticking around (and welcome to any new visitors!).
I couldn’t be doing this without you.
28 Thursday Apr 2022
So this was unexpected. I’ve been tentatively planning my upcoming trip to Barcelona (more on that later!) when I realised if I didn’t book my AVE (fast train) tickets then I may not get the times I wanted. And then just as I was about to hit the PAY button I saw an option to put in my Tarjeta Dorada number. Which I didn’t have. So I did a quick google and it turns out that over-60’s can get this card, which costs 6€ and is good for a year, and then get all kinds of discounts, depending on the train, time of day, etc. So yay, I just saved 50 euros on my train tickets (well, minus the 6€ fee). And yes, I’m going to Barcelona! It’s a work-related thing, and I’m really nervous about such a long trip, but fingers crossed I will return home unscathed by Covid.
21 Thursday Apr 2022
30 Wednesday Mar 2022
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These are the colours of Sevilla.
And I would happily live in any of these three houses.
28 Monday Mar 2022
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The man, the legend… the missed opportunity! I had been looking forward to this wine tasting event ever since I was told they had sold out BUT would find a place for me. Raúl Pérez is one of the most influencial winemakers in Spain and so for him to be hosting an intimate tasting like this was like a gift from heaven, a dream come true. EXCEPT on Sunday evening I was struck down AGAIN by what I hope is another stomach bug. This one hit me even harder and, after spending all night with severe abdominal pain along with all the vomiting and other unpleasantness, it was clear I wasn’t going to make it to the event. Or anywhere else. Honestly, this really broke my heart. I hope one day I can visit his bodega. Also, I hope I don’t have Covid. Will test in the morning.
