Tag Archives: Roads

Salt with everything

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Paul

It’s a sight that I have never seen before. My Landy was parked at the back of a long queue of 4×4’s and MPV’s away from the vertically challenged saloons and estates, who after all had paid less than us. … 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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The alternative route to Galicia – part two

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Paul

Resuming our return to Bilbao airport and checking the satnav, we were either going to be very unfashionably, early or we needed to find another stop somewhere en-route to eat up a couple of hours. The weather was great but … Continue reading →

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Never buy a Ford

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Paul

I’ve broken one of my own rules…in the interests of thrift…but it might have just been worth it. Travelling to Spain last week we opted for the new Manchester to Bilbao route with EasyJet. We were going for our final (honest) … Continue reading →

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