China
Before the olympic games protesters were asked to apply for permits to allow them to protest, it turns out that you still get arrested and jailed even if you have a permit!!
Veggie News
So it turns out the cauliflower is not cauliflower and is cabbage, I've taken a picture to show you the seed packet and the resulting veg!
Tomatoes
Here is a sample of out tomatoes. We have 2 types this year, the Cherry tomatoes and some big variety.
Egyptian Grasshopper
We had a visit by this little chap the other day. He is a young Egyptian Grasshopper.
Jigdrel - Leaving Fear Behind
I came upon these headlines today Tibetan filmmaker's documentary lands him in Chinese prison, and so read a little further and this is what I found out.
Captain Tapa sails for the first time this year!
Its that time of year again when Tapa gets launched!
Carrots - where did it all go wrong!
Today I decided to dig up the carrots and see what was happening to them! Wish I hadnt bothered.
Cucumber
Yes for those who know me know that I love cucumber and living in this part of Andalucia means you very rarely get the cucumbers that we are used to in the UK
Under attack
I had the fright of my life today, I was checking on the veg, arrived at the courgettes pondering should I pick any when with my next footfall a 2 meter long as thick as your fist brown snake shot out and took off up and away from me
2nd Highest mountain in mainland Spain, Veleta
Monday we went up Veleta 5 hour round trip. Bruno and Khumbu made it as well so they are knocking off the mountains well and truly.
Parnassius Apollo - To you and me a butterfly
Whilst going up Mulhacen the other day I saw this little fellow crawling by, so took a picture of him
Snakes in the garden!
Just found the husky Khumbu playing dare with this little creature in the back garden!
Khumbus Campo Excursion!
Yes the time has arrived for the 15 month old bundle of energy (otherwise known as Khumbu) to take himself off on his own walk!
Irrigating the land - Camposinos or Muppets?
It's that time of year again. The waters from the snowmelt of the high Sierra Nevada are flowing strongly.
In the Wars
ok so living in sunny Southern Spain and living the life in the town with the longest longevity in Europe due to its water