Author Archives: JJS

Spanish retreat – Day 11

Posted on February 25, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 Sunrise, size-down trousers & the Mediterranean siesta olympics Woke up early enough to catch the Mediterranean doing its whole “look how pretty I am” routine. Coffee in hand, zero clouds in sight, and the kind of sunrise that makes … Continue reading →

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Spanish retreat – Day 10

Posted on February 24, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 Farewells, fashions and the tragic shortage of alcohol Day 10 started earlier than our vacation contract with the universe clearly states is acceptable. The reason: airport duty. We had to escort our dear friends Chris & Julia back to … Continue reading →

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Spanish retreat – Day 9

Posted on February 23, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 Accidental athletes, free lifts & peak hydration Spain – Day 9: Accidental Athletes, Free Lifts & Peak Hydration Today’s master plan: tram into Alicante, browse the flea market, conquer the castle, and reward ourselves with a very civilised Sunday … Continue reading →

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Spanish retreat – Day 8

Posted on February 22, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 Castles, crowds & the holy trinity of drinks Day 8 began with the holy trifecta of travel recovery: a good night’s sleep, a coffee strong enough to revive the dead, and a sudden, dramatic change of plan. The original … Continue reading →

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Spanish retreat – Day 7

Posted on February 21, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 Romans, Moors and curry Today was officially declared Cultural Day. This means we replaced flip-flops with Purpose and boarded Alicante’s delightfully efficient tram, which continues to perform like a Swiss watch that happens to run along the Costa Blanca. … Continue reading →

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Spanish retreat – Day 6

Posted on February 20, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 Palms, processions & the perilous shortage of gin Today we decided to broaden our horizons (and by “broaden,” I mean drive a whole 30km without snacks). Destination: Elche, a proper city near the airport, which feels like it should … Continue reading →

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Spanish retreat – Day 5

Posted on February 19, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 Trams, stamps and strategic nightcaps The mission for today was admirably simple: embrace public transport like seasoned locals and take the tram into Alicante’s town centre. No hire cars, no heroic marches – just us and modern infrastructure. After … Continue reading →

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Spanish retreat – Day 4

Posted on February 18, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 Spain, Day 4: Sunshine, Tapas, and the Heroic Quest for Wine Woke up late to a frankly illegal amount of sunshine. The sort that immediately forgives you for all past sins and makes you believe you are, at heart, … Continue reading →

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Spanish retreat – Day 3

Posted on February 17, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 Ham, hypermarkets and heroic beach strolling Today’s mission: supplies. Not just any supplies. Spanish supplies. The kind that make your fridge look like it’s about to host a tapas-themed TED Talk. We kicked things off at the local Mercadona, … Continue reading →

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Spanish retreat – Day 2

Posted on February 16, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 500km, one shoulder and the sacred Spanish lunch hour I woke up with my shoulder still auditioning for a tragic opera, but with slightly less commitment to the role than yesterday. Progress! After a lightning-round shower and a coffee … Continue reading →

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