Tag Archives: Galicia

And we’re off

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Paul

With all this global warming there must be some parts of the earth which are burning, because none of the extra heat has found its way to Galicia. Last night I sought solace and warmth in one of Taramundi’s bars … Continue reading →

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The rude awakening and the wooden Grand Prix

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Paul

My rude awakening by the piercing shrill of the Spanish mobile phone (I must change the ring tone), at the unearthly hour of 9am, was instigated by Facundo; calling off this mornings planned trip to look at sanitary-ware as he … Continue reading →

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A little piece of England, in Galicia

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Paul

A new countdown has begun. Our builder has given us a start date for the works which will hopefully seen the barn finished early in 2013, and which will finally give us a base in which to stay while we get … Continue reading →

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There’s good news, and there’s bad news

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Paul

‘Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It has been three weeks since my last confession.’ A lot can happen in three weeks, unless you’re waiting for planning permission from the Xunta de Galicia. But that’s where the good news comes in. … Continue reading →

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A room with a (new) view

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Paul

Good news from Galicia. We’ve made a bit more progress on the barn, and we’re not even there to crack the whip. On our last visit the architect told us that there was no problem in commissioning the replacement balcony under … Continue reading →

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