Monthly Archives: May 2011

Sad news from Galicia

As you may have guessed by my lack of blogging we’ve been out in the Turia Valley for a few days holding various meetings and trying to sort out a number of issues. There will be more on these in … Continue reading

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Light at the end of the tunnel

There may be some light at the end of one of our project tunnels. Last friday evening Amanda drew to my attention a newspaper article in ‘El Mundo’ (other Spanish newspapers are available) about some changes which the Galician Xunta voted through on Thursday the 12th … Continue reading

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‘The Way’ – A biased review

I’ve managed to get a sneak preview of the new Martin Sheen/Emilio Estevez film ‘The Way’ which opens across the United Kingdom this Friday night (the 13th May). I’ll try and review it here without spoilers, and giving away nothing more … Continue reading

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Rods at the ready

Nothing gets the blood flowing through the veins like a full on competition, man (or woman) pitted against man (or woman), human kind against the elements, a coveted trophy at stake. To see a whole town gripped and mesmerized by the thrill of … Continue reading

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