Tag Archives: Spain

Everything but the kitchen sink…

Posted on 16/04/2016 by magwood

I have spent another couple of half-days faffing about with my camino packing. But however many times I weigh all the various items, I can’t seem to make them any lighter. I’m trying some new ideas this year. I’ve made … Continue reading →

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A downhill stroll – priceless!

Posted on 13/04/2016 by magwood

Let’s walk from Frigiliana to Nerja she said. That sounded easy, Nerja is on the coast and Frigiliana is around 7 kms inland and uphill, so I would be a partaking of a relaxing stroll downhill for a couple of … Continue reading →

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Ten days and counting

Posted on 12/04/2016 by magwood

Have you seen the countdown box at the side of this post? Yikes, only 10 days to go. I seem to have been preparing for this camino forever, but I am feeling totally unprepared. I have plotted my route, downloaded … Continue reading →

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They’ll see me coming in this…

Posted on 09/03/2016 by magwood

We’ve had some very stormy weather here the last few days. Yesterday, gale-force winds were whipping around the mountain almost taking control of your movements, pushing you along from behind or almost stopping you in your tracks. There was even … Continue reading →

Posted in A view of life, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Expats in andalucia, Preparations | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago de compostela, Camino de Santiago., Clothes and gear, Expats in Andalucia, long distance hiking, pack cape, Spain | 24 Comments

2016…the next camino

Posted on 04/03/2016 by magwood

There are four ‘northern’ pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela the Camino del Norte the Camino Primitivo the Camino Ingles the Camino Finisterre I will set off on my latest camino adventure on 22 April from the town of Irun … Continue reading →

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Cooperating in Cómpeta

Posted on 16/01/2016 by magwood

I made a lovely walk before christmas and had planned to write a post about it (one of the many unwritten posts) – I had even thought of a title – “a well rounded day” as, not only was the … Continue reading →

Posted in A view of life, Expats in andalucia | Tagged Cómpeta, Expats in Andalucia, extra virgin, La Reciproca de Cómpeta, nevadillo blanco, olive oil, Spain, travel | 27 Comments

Camino Mozárabe – day 18 – Medellín to Mérida 45 km

Posted on 26/04/2015 by magwood

(yesterday, Saturday 25 April) As we left our lovely accommodation this morning we spied a couple of pilgrims across the road – an Italian couple who had stayed in the sports hall last night. We chatted in spanish for a … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe – day 16 – Castuera to Campanario 21 km

Posted on 23/04/2015 by magwood

Well, I hope the mayor of Castuera gets re-elected next month (if indeed there are local elections as in Andalucia). The town has a real ‘cared for’ look about it and they certainly ‘cared for’ we pilgrims exceptionally well. Today … Continue reading →

Noche del Vino XXXIX

Posted on 18/08/2014 by magwood

Each 15 August sees the return of Cómpeta’s annual fiesta ‘Noche del Vino’. Always a very special event, it was made even better this year by the visit of my daughter and grandson, and of course my son-in-law, for a … Continue reading →

Posted in A view of life, Expats in andalucia | Tagged Cómpeta, El Balilla, Expats in Andalucia, flamenco, night of the wine, Noche del Vino XXXIX, Spain, Spanish fiestas, travel | 25 Comments

Cómpeta Rocks

Posted on 09/08/2014 by magwood

Last night (Friday 8 August) saw the return of Cómpeta Rocks, a very successful musical extravaganza in support of two local charities. Last year’s inaugural event raised over 1,800 euros which was shared by cancer hospice CUDECA and animal charity … 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 →

Posted in A view of life, Animals, Expats in andalucia | Tagged Canillas de Albaida, Cómpeta feria, Expats in Andalucia, Fabrica de la Luz, oleander, Roly, Spain, travel | 21 Comments

Roly saves the day

Posted on 25/03/2014 by magwood

We don’t get much excitement in the Wolfe/Woodward household, and that is just how we like it. We don’t even have the TV to distract us these days, since a new satellite was launched recently and the UK TV beam … Continue reading →

Posted in A view of life, Animals, Expats in andalucia | Tagged Animal hierarchy, cat flaps, Expats in Andalucia, hunting cats, rats, Spain | 11 Comments

Never miss a photo opportunity

Posted on 17/03/2014 by magwood

My garden was looking so pretty this morning that I took some photos of the irises, osteospermums, and my pride and joy Echium Fastuosum, common name Pride of Madeira (the name of which I have only just this minute looked … Continue reading →