Author Archives: Paul

The journey begins

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Paul

I think that I might have gone too far this time. At 12:45 I was up to my elbows in coolant as I tried to change a split hose on the landrover before my intended 13:00 departure. I can’t believe … Continue reading →

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Anti-christ testicles anyone?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Paul

There are many things that I love about Spain. I love the food, I love the wine, I love the quirkiness, I love the sunshine, and I love the way that Spaniards embrace the truly bizarre. After years of repression … Continue reading →

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Convincing some unbelievers

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Paul

Preparations are continuing apace ahead of my two month trip to Galicia, to work on the big house and to keep an eye on the builders finally starting the renovation of the barn. Ferry tickets are now booked, the Land … Continue reading →

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A new addition to the household

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Paul

Although the Galician dream is only a few years old, it has now allowed me to fulfil a dream which I have held since I was a spotty teenager. As a child and young teenager there were always three cars … Continue reading →

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An IQ test for travellers

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Paul

I’ve been spending a lot of time in airports recently, and I fear that it is starting to drive me mad. In these times of global economic meltdown we’ve been forced to seek work overseas. It has fallen to me … Continue reading →

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