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The summer fiestas are upon us and there's a lot going on. The weather here is great we have not had any rain for 6 weeks and I have got my tan back, this Sunday we have a fiesta which is held down by the river in the National forest.
The fiesta will start in the village of El Burgo at the Church The Virgin will be taken down to the river carried by 20 plus men, the journey goes from the church down 100 steps down the main street and on to the the river a total of 2mile.
People of all ages will be singing, dancing and enjoying the free food and entertainment provided by the town council of El Burgo. Time to meet old friends and make new ones.
The Paella is always cooked by the local women and everyone as to have a stir, the music and dancing take place looked on by the Virgin of the Sierra de la Nieves
Tomorrow we are going the the lakes will take pictures and load them on to photo gallery for you to see. Will hopefully have others sorted out to put on as well
Please pop by again and don't forget to leave a comment
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Spanish Visitors Rules
Many of us living in sunny Spain like having our annual visitors to stay but sometimes the welcome wears a bit thin. One of my friends, at the end of her tether, sent the following to her family, not entirely tongue in cheek. It really does strike a chord.
Dear all,
Yes of course we would love to see you again this year, but we have to tell you that there will be a few changes:
1 We recommend that you hire a car from the airport as we no longer do free airport pick-ups and deliveries.
2 Day-time flights only, please. We go to bed at midnight, so no middle of the night flights (however cheap)
3 We no longer complete with the all inclusive hotel holiday deals. We do not provide breakfast, lunch and dinner together with all-day snacks and of course alcoholic refreshments. We will of course tell you where the best menus del dia (mid day meal) can be found.
4 We do not have a live-in-maid, so you are responsible for making your bed, mopping the floor and keeping the bathroom clean.
5 We do not provide a free laundry service so please bring your own hand, bath and beach towels, or contribute to the soaring cost of electricity to keep washing ours for you.
6 Our daily, free sightseeing trips to local places of interest have been cancelled because we are sick to death of looking at the save caves and views etc over and over again. We will provide maps and information for you to explore on your own.
7 Our free telephone service to the UK has been suspended, use your own mobiles.
8 You may be on holiday and want to stay out until 3 in the morning, but we live here, so keep quite when you come home.
9 Should you wish to spend time lazing around our pool and prefer to stay in, we shall expect help with food preparation, shopping etc, we will operate a joint kitty, from which all food and drink shopping cost of petrol for joint trips etc will be deducted.
10 We are retire and living on our pensions which, due to the awful exchange rate and decreasing each month – so we were considering coming over to you for two weeks instead.
What dates did you say you were booking?
Dear all,
Yes of course we would love to see you again this year, but we have to tell you that there will be a few changes:
1 We recommend that you hire a car from the airport as we no longer do free airport pick-ups and deliveries.
2 Day-time flights only, please. We go to bed at midnight, so no middle of the night flights (however cheap)
3 We no longer complete with the all inclusive hotel holiday deals. We do not provide breakfast, lunch and dinner together with all-day snacks and of course alcoholic refreshments. We will of course tell you where the best menus del dia (mid day meal) can be found.
4 We do not have a live-in-maid, so you are responsible for making your bed, mopping the floor and keeping the bathroom clean.
5 We do not provide a free laundry service so please bring your own hand, bath and beach towels, or contribute to the soaring cost of electricity to keep washing ours for you.
6 Our daily, free sightseeing trips to local places of interest have been cancelled because we are sick to death of looking at the save caves and views etc over and over again. We will provide maps and information for you to explore on your own.
7 Our free telephone service to the UK has been suspended, use your own mobiles.
8 You may be on holiday and want to stay out until 3 in the morning, but we live here, so keep quite when you come home.
9 Should you wish to spend time lazing around our pool and prefer to stay in, we shall expect help with food preparation, shopping etc, we will operate a joint kitty, from which all food and drink shopping cost of petrol for joint trips etc will be deducted.
10 We are retire and living on our pensions which, due to the awful exchange rate and decreasing each month – so we were considering coming over to you for two weeks instead.
What dates did you say you were booking?
Spanish Travel Tips. Be On Your Guard
Travel Tips Be Careful
Wherever tourists gather, be it at a castle, railway station or in a café bar you are more than likely to be approached by gypsies offering bunches of roses and or other plants. These can be very nice and a good buy but be careful. If this happens, first hang on to your bag. They are often in groups and whilst you are looking at the offerings, another picks your pocket or your bag. It happens all the time.
You will come across beggars everywhere, outside supermarkets at the bus station and again at tourist attractions. They often have a sign printed in English telling you their story. You may be approached by children or by young women with a card saying that they are refugees and have no money. If you feel strongly about these issues you should make a donation to a registered charity as often money given in the streets ends up in the pockets of organized gangs.
Finally, how to deal with the Looky, Looky men of African origin who sell CDs DVDs and watches, toys and sunglasses. More and more they drop by your table as you enjoy your coffee in the sun. They have a great sales pitch but the goods are sometimes worthless. If you are tempted to buy it is always a good idea to ask around bar owners and local residents to find out who are the regular and reputable Looky, Looky men because some of their stuff can be ok. If you do not want to do business with them Keep your money in you wallet or purse Smile and say no thank you and they will go away.
Wherever tourists gather, be it at a castle, railway station or in a café bar you are more than likely to be approached by gypsies offering bunches of roses and or other plants. These can be very nice and a good buy but be careful. If this happens, first hang on to your bag. They are often in groups and whilst you are looking at the offerings, another picks your pocket or your bag. It happens all the time.
You will come across beggars everywhere, outside supermarkets at the bus station and again at tourist attractions. They often have a sign printed in English telling you their story. You may be approached by children or by young women with a card saying that they are refugees and have no money. If you feel strongly about these issues you should make a donation to a registered charity as often money given in the streets ends up in the pockets of organized gangs.
Finally, how to deal with the Looky, Looky men of African origin who sell CDs DVDs and watches, toys and sunglasses. More and more they drop by your table as you enjoy your coffee in the sun. They have a great sales pitch but the goods are sometimes worthless. If you are tempted to buy it is always a good idea to ask around bar owners and local residents to find out who are the regular and reputable Looky, Looky men because some of their stuff can be ok. If you do not want to do business with them Keep your money in you wallet or purse Smile and say no thank you and they will go away.
Spanish Beach Bars Saved
Chiringuitos Saved
The ministry of the Environment has now said that the beach restaurants – chiringuitos – can stay on the sand without disciplinary action being taken against them.
Only those where a move is easily possible off the sand will do so, and only with the agreement of the owners.
This is a new concession on the part of central government, which had announced pans to impose the 18 year old Ley de Costas (coastal law) which decreed that all beech was public land and the restaurants should be moved off it.
It as now been decided that the chiringuitos are now beach installations and no further action will be taken.
The ministry of the Environment has now said that the beach restaurants – chiringuitos – can stay on the sand without disciplinary action being taken against them.
Only those where a move is easily possible off the sand will do so, and only with the agreement of the owners.
This is a new concession on the part of central government, which had announced pans to impose the 18 year old Ley de Costas (coastal law) which decreed that all beech was public land and the restaurants should be moved off it.
It as now been decided that the chiringuitos are now beach installations and no further action will be taken.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Quote of the Day
"But for money and the need of it, there would not be half the friendship in the world. It is powerful for good if divinely used. Give it plenty of air and it is sweet as the hawthorn; shut it up and it cankers and breeds worms." -- George Macdonald
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Monday, July 20, 2009
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