Almonds
So the veggies are not doing great this year, its not just us but most people in town, no idea why, maybe a bad moon?
Bob
It is with a sad and heavy heart that I have to write this post, my good friend Bob Redwood passed away on 31st August 2009 after suffering with brain tumours for 2.5 years.
Cerro de Caballo Valleys in full bloom
Whilst driving to the Ventura trailhead above Lanjaron at 2200m in the Sierra Nevada, we rounded the corner and were met by beautiful these sights.
Todays photos of the dogs, Tapa, Khumbu & Bruno
I took the dogs for a walk this morning and it was rather warm at 29C at 9.30am,
Khumbu, Bruno & the acequia
An acequia is a community operated waterway and most were established more than 200 years ago.
Moths - striped hawkmoth, small blood vein, purple marbled & leopard moth
We had a particulary dark night a few evenings ago and there were lots of moths fluttering about
What happens when you let a Siberian Husky run free
Now here are a few photos of Khumbu when he was allowed to run free.
Our Experience With Canine Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by the bite of a sandfly. When the sandfly bites the parasite is passed on to the dog.
Some very sad news
Unfortunately I am writting about some very sad news. Our lovely black labrador Rocky lost his fight against canine leishmaniasis.
Working hard in the campo
I have been busy in the campo catching up with work that has been neglected for many months.
Brushing Bruno
Have just spent the past hour and half brushing Bruno! I think he must weigh a stone lighter now.
Patagonia Icefield Expedition Diary 2006
Report from Jane Fields on her experiences on the Patagonian Icefield Expedition in 2006
China - Dictators to the World
How is it the Chinese Government is able to dictate to other country's whether to allow the Dalai Lama to speak in their country?
The trouble with Pine Processionary Caterpillars
Whilst the others were skiing down to the Loma de Dilar from the Sierra Nevada ski centre I had a fantastic drive through the Cumbres Verde in stunning scenery and started my walk up to meet them from the Cortijuela