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Scolopendra - Escolopendra


Scolopendra - Escolopendra

This is one of the creepy crawlies that we live with here in Andalucia.


China - Dictators to the World


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


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


Veggie News - White Broccoli


Veggie News - White Broccoli

Today whilst out weeding, seeding and digging I wondered over to my failure of Broccoli plants only to discover that I have a white broccoli head appearing.


Taz the cat


Taz the cat

We have a cat that has chosen to live with us and 4 dogs.


Latest dog walk


Latest dog walk

Here are some pictures from the latest dog walk


Trip back to the UK


Trip back to the UK

We popped back to the UK for 5 days recently as we managed to get some cheap flights for a total bill for the 2 of us of €40.


The Veggie Garden Expands


The Veggie Garden Expands

Yes its that time of year again and the veg are being planted and this year we have decided to expand


Feliz Fiestas


Feliz Fiestas

A Happy New Year to everyone who reads this blog of mine and I hope you like the new look of it. Christmas was a quiet affair here at our cortijo in Lanjaron,


The Aga


The Aga

Today we are living in windy Lanjaron in sunny southern Spain and its due to get very cold this weekend and even windier!


New dog cave


New dog cave

The dogs have a new cave to replace the unsightly kennel, blends in rather well with the surroundings


Look what I found in the swimming pool!


Look what I found in the swimming pool!

Found this little chap in the swimming pool on Monday


China flexing its muscles with Europe


China flexing its muscles with Europe

China feels much more powerful than before and wants to impose its rules on the rest of the world.


Skijoring with Khumbu


Skijoring with Khumbu

Well the training has begun again on teaching Khumbu the art of Skijoring in the Sierra Nevada!


Latest on the finger


Latest on the finger

Well this is the latest and last bit about my finger!


All in 4 hours - Snow to coast


All in 4 hours - Snow to coast

I took advantage of this calm behaviour and opened the car door to get my sunglasses out (just in case) and before I knew it Khumbu had run round the door taking my hand with him and trapping my finger against the open car door.


The weather on one day in September 2007


The weather on one day in September 2007

Last year on my birthday in September we had a freak storm here in Lanjaron.


Pumpkins and Squash


Pumpkins and Squash

Ive started to harvest our pumpkins and squash. Here is a selection of 2 types


My first day skiing


My first day skiing

My first day skiing in 2006!! Promise not to laugh.


The tale of 2 cars


The tale of 2 cars

Ive recently purchased a new car, only my 3rd one ever!!