Tag Archives: Spain

Summer files a grievance

Posted on August 21, 2026 by JJS

and I file a counter suit… Let the record show: summer is five days late to its own funeral. I woke up this morning to a positively cheeky 18°C — a good ten degrees shy of the sauna we’ve been … Continue reading →

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When the Moon photobombs the sun

Posted on April 8, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 and your wife’s birthday There are moments in life when the universe conspires to make a decision for you. Not assist you, mind you. Not nudge you gently in a sensible direction. Full-on, celestial-scale conspire, with dramatics. August 12th, … Continue reading →

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Spanish holiday

Posted on March 11, 2026 by JJS

Almost a few weeks spent away in Alicante Week I Day 1 – Day 2 – Day 3 – Day 4 – Day 5 – Day 6 – Day 7 Week II Day 8 – Day 9 – Day 10 – Day 11 – Day 12 – Day 13 – Day 14 Week III Day 15 – Day 16 – Day 17 – Day 18 – Day 19 – Day 20 – Day 21 Week IV … Continue reading →

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Week 45/2024 recap 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on November 10, 2024 by JJS
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A travelogue 🇬🇧

Posted on September 29, 2024 by JJS

🇬🇧 Wandering through Andalusia I must confess, my blog has been a bit of a ghost town lately. But I have a perfectly delightful excuse: I’ve been gallivanting around the sun-kissed paradise of Andalusia in southern Spain. Picture this: a … Continue reading →

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Spain again

Posted on October 7, 2023 by JJS
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Viva Espania

Posted on September 29, 2023 by JJS

Made it to Spain for a planned tour of Andalusia. Some of the main towns we visited were: MALAGA Busy holiday seaside town even at this time of year. Loads of people, restaurants, bars, shops. 👉 CADIZ I always wanted … Continue reading →

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Sevilla 2023

Posted on September 23, 2023 by JJS

The first time I was in Seville, a coupleof years ago, I was not impressed at all. I changed my mind this time. FIrst thing we did was to visit the Setas de Sevilla which is apparently the largest wood … Continue reading →

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Barcelona

Posted on June 18, 2023 by JJS

As my 70th birthday approaches, I decided to celebrate with a trip to Barcelona. I mean, what better way to feel young again than to visit a city filled with vibrant energy and stunning architecture? But as I started planning … Continue reading →

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Viva España

Posted on January 4, 2022 by JJS

Day 2 of 2 After a pleasant breakfast, we set off towards the coast. The plan is to take the coastal road back to France. Before we leave the town of Figueres, there is a bit of shopping to do … Continue reading →

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