Monthly Archives: August 2010

But what is actually for sale?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Paul

Our Immaculate gestoria was in place but there was one thing missing, a traditionally English thing but something that the Spanish couldn’t care less about, a full survey. We explained to Inma that we’d really like answers to a few questions; What land … Continue reading →

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Call of the Camino

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Paul

Mention Galicia and many peoples first thought is Santiago de Compostela the ultimate destination for the caminos (Way of St James) which work their way through the autonomous region. Travel to Galicia in the summer and it will be impossible to miss … Continue reading →

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The size of the task

Posted on August 14, 2010 by admin

Here is a video made up of just over seven and a half minutes of still images and some movie footage shot on a digital camera. It shows the house and all its associated ruins including some photographs of inside. It comprises … Continue reading →

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‘To buy or not to buy’, that was the question

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Paul

All of a sudden things had become real, very real. We were moving into the terrifying transition phase between the romantic notion of an idyllic Spanish house in the country, and the handing over of a large amount of hard earned cash … Continue reading →

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Our third visit – part two – nirvana uncovered

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Paul

The third night of our visit found us straying outside Galicia and staying in the fantastic Asturian village of Taramundi at Casa Paulino, a great little hotel which was recently renovated and which has excellent views at 38€ per room per … Continue reading →

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