Monthly Archives: July 2014

CBBH photo challenge: flowers

Posted on 30/07/2014 by magwood

This month I’m participating in the ‘Conejo Blanco Blog Hop‘ hosted by Marianne of East of Málaga blog fame. Marianne’s blog concentrates on the area of Andalucia known as ‘La Axrquia’ and is full of useful information and stunning photographs. … Continue reading →

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Shhh…….can you keep a secret?

Posted on 28/07/2014 by magwood

We were a little tired this morning (Sunday) following an extremely late night at the Cómpeta feria (actually very tired and a little jaded after getting to bed at 4:00 am and our animal alarm going off at 7:00 am). … Continue reading →

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Who needs clocks when you’ve got animals?

Posted on 26/07/2014 by magwood

We don’t need clocks and watches in our house – we always know when it’s food o’clock I am reliably woken every morning at exactly 7:00 am when my cat Sheba commences her demands for breakfast. Although a rescue moggie … Continue reading →

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Green shoots of recovery

Posted on 20/07/2014 by magwood

I’ve been into the fire-ravaged natural park a few times over the three weeks since we were evacuated from our village celebrations – see here for that story. It still smells of bonfire but looks somehow hauntingly beautiful. Some of … Continue reading →

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Me and my shadow

Posted on 14/07/2014 by magwood

I guess this post could be alternatively titled ‘spot Roly’. The only photos he is missing from are those taken on camino.

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2014 packing list for Camino Portuguese

Posted on 05/07/2014 by magwood

I updated my packing list and review following my 2016 Camino del Norte which can be seen here …meanwhile here is the list  and review from my 2014 Camino Portuguese See my full packing list on excel spread sheet packing … Continue reading →

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A walk on the dark side

Posted on 04/07/2014 by magwood

Today Liana, Roly and I took ourselves for a trip into the Canillas de Albaida valley, down to the river where we can usually find a bit of grass for Liana, although it is rather sparse at the moment. It … Continue reading →

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