Tag Archives: Galicia

The Cost of Carpentry

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Paul

One thing that seems very expensive in Spain, and I’ve probably mentioned this before, is carpentry. Given that about ninety percent of Galicia is covered in trees, and that the raw materials have always been surprisingly cheap, I can only … Continue reading →

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Thank goodness for the upgrade

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Paul

Stood staring through the plexi-glass at the nice lady from Atesa, I did something that I’ve never done, or even considered. I accepted a car upgrade. When hunting for a hire car on the internet in advance of our trip, I began to … Continue reading →

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When winter touched Liñeiras

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Paul

I’ve never seen the house and barn in snow. It does occasionally snow in Galicia but with the warming effect of the Atlantic spreading as far in land as A Pontenova, it is very rare for anything but the lightest … Continue reading →

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Three births and eighty deaths

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Paul

I can’t believe how fast this week has gone, and how exhausting painting can be. If I never see another drop of white emulsion again, it will be too soon. We’ve used close to 30 litres to paint the living … Continue reading →

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Hotter than Hell

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Paul

There were many reasons why we chose Galicia. The lush green landscape, the rugged coastline, the friendly people, the superb seafood, and the relative low cost of property, all figured in our decision, but we also gave a lot of … Continue reading →

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