After looking at a number of caves and farm houses over the last two weeks we put an offer in on a property in the hamlet of Puenta Arriba (meaning ‘high bridge’) part of the municipality of Benamaurel. The cave has 5 bedrooms (3 en-suite) and is situated in about 2 acres of land which…Continue reading We have put an offer in and its been accepted!
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Brian
We have fallen extremely lucky in our next door neighbour to our rental cave – Brian (I think Suzi has adopted him as an extended family member). He has been here for about 20 years and developed his and the ad-joining cave into beautiful living areas rich in outside areas and, at the last count,…Continue reading Brian
Cave hunting
Apologies for not writing in a few days but we have been exploring and looking at potential property to buy and it has been quite tiring but very enjoyable. So on Wednesday and Thursday we looked at 6 properties with two different estate agents and using a list of requirements we devised we have cut…Continue reading Cave hunting
Shopping trip to Granada
Yesterday we decided to take a trip to our nearest big city, Granada, and associated retail park. There were some things we required that could not be sourced from the local towns and markets but also we wanted to determine the time it would take to get there. Granada is roughly 100km away from our…Continue reading Shopping trip to Granada
Trip to the lake
Today we decided that we should explore lake Negratin so off we went to look for the hot spa at Banos de Zujar. The lake is about a 40 minute drive from our little hamlet of Los Olivos and you climb up into the mountains before seeing the lake….this is a stunning colour due to…Continue reading Trip to the lake
Lifestyle decisions in España
Having a think about ideas for when we are settled. Suzi obviously has her on-line business – Ready2role so I need something to keep me occupied. If we get enough land I am determined to keep a couple of pigs – Sausage & Bacon, chickens and grow some fruit & vegetables. But as well as…Continue reading Lifestyle decisions in España
Welcome to Spain
Well everybody here we are! Leading up to retirement last year I bored everyone with my plans of selling up and moving to España, well that part is now reality! It took 14 months from retiring to sell our house and arrange our move, but as of Monday 7th august 2017 we are renting a…Continue reading Welcome to Spain
Palaces and kings
We have spent the weekend in South Korea’s capital Seoul, shopping and seeing the sights. Suzi and Bryony both had tattoos by a famous tattooist – Hugo, whilst Niall and I found a great craft beer place – Magpie Brewing Company, lovely ales. We then met Niall’s girlfriend – Jiyoung, who was lovely. We could…Continue reading Palaces and kings
Ancient tombs
Today we gave Niall a day to catch up with his art work ready for his exhibition. So we travelled south to Gyeong Ju the ancient capital and as the sun was setting we visited these ancient royal tombs. It was very atmospheric, as well as very cold, made me think of the Barrow wights…Continue reading Ancient tombs
Teacher and darts
Last night we met Niall’s friend who has helped him to learn Korean whilst he teaches her English (with a Yorkshire twist). She was lovely and it was nice to let her practice her skills on us, she was very good. We had Korean fried chicken which was delicious but filling. We then went to…Continue reading Teacher and darts
