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my 33rd sevilla anniversary!

16 Wednesday Sep 2026

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So I was feeling a bit bad that I hadn’t planned anything special for this year’s Sevilla anniversary, other than I knew Paul was going to be here this week and we’d probably at least go out for a tapita. Then I remembered that Evan still hadn’t had a pringá at Bodeguita Romero (and as such has not actually been to Sevilla even though he’s lived here since April) and so a plan began to come together. I thought a nice casual tapeo would be nice and that way I could visit a few of my favourite places. Done!

First stop was Casa Moreno for a quick Beer O’clock and Emilio made me one of his trademark pen drawings to commemorate the day. Then it was on to Bodeguita Romero just around the corner and when Alejandro saw my gift from Emilio he decided he wanted to give me something too, so he popped over to the office and came back with a poster by Alfredo of the Barrios of Sevilla. We’d had a snack at Moreno but now it was time for a serious lunch – with pringás of course. For the penúltima we stopped in at Casa Morales and Javi not only found us a table (quite a trick at that late hour) he also located a super-chilled bottle of Juvé y Camps cava for us.

A fabulous day. I always love it when Paul is in town. And I liked that Even got to join us and also enjoy his first ever pringá at Bodeguita Romero.

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06 Wednesday Sep 2023

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Honestly I know the loveliest people. For example, Emilio at Casa Moreno, who always gives you a handwritten bill at the end of your visit. And who is also the resident poet and philosopher. I have received many personal notes, his tiny works of art, over the years. Birthdays, holidays, or just because. But today I told Emilio about it being my Sevilla 30th Anniversary and so when I asked for the bill this is what he gave me. I loved it so much that I bought a little frame for it on my way home so it can sit on the bookcase next to my desk and make me smile every day. Gracias Emilio xx

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30 years in spain

23 Monday May 2022

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Thirty years ago this week I arrived in Spain. I can’t remember the exact date but somehow the 23rd sticks in my mind. This is me (age 35) with my first Spanish cat Lua in my first apartment in Salamanca. I still had no idea how I was going to manage to stay here or if I could make a living, but of course I adopted a cat! So many memories, many mistakes made, some achievements realised. And although there were plenty of tough times I never once doubted my choice to move here, to the first place that ever felt like home. So I’m glad I stuck it out. Thirty whole years. Wow.

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anniversary lunch at la cochera

17 Tuesday Sep 2019

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Part of the “problem” with having a birthday or anniversary fall on a Monday is that a lot of my favourite bars and restaurants are closed that day. I mean, I didn’t do too badly yesterday, hitting up 6 bars (2 on my own, 4 with my friend Corinna) but I had been hoping for a proper celebratory lunch. And then the lovely Cinta got in touch and invited me for an anniversary lunch today at her bistro La Cochera del Abuelo. So I thought what the hell, if I can have Birthday Week (or Month) then I could also do Anniversary Week. Plus I had bought a ticket for a Kiko Veneno concert at the gorgeous Lope de Vega theatre tonight, so all in all it seemed like a perfect day.

When Cinta joined forces with chef Bosco Benitez Ruíz del Pozo earlier this year, La Cochera went from being an events venue to a restaurant offering set tasting menus four evenings a week. A more recent change saw La Cochera grow into being a full-time restaurant with a bistro menu, which I have been wanting to try.

Everything was fabulous, as you can see, and it really was a perfect place to continue celebrating. Last year I had talked with Cinta about booking La Cochera to host a 25th anniversary party, but then things got busy and I didn’t get it organised in time. So I think I’ll wait now and – fingers crossed! – celebrate my 30th anniversary here.

Off to the concert soon! More on that tomorrow.