Travelling

Plaza in Torrevieja

I had the best shower this morning. The cubicle was ample, and I actually had to turn the tap down a bit, because it was too powerful. The best thing about it was that it was the shower in our new apartment. After having rented various houses recently where the shower was no more than a sad trickle, sometimes not even heated, it was a great joy to experience what a good shower can do to you. I felt thoroughly exhilarated.

The fact that we have just rented an apartment right in the centre of Torrevieja is a great surprise to me. It is nothing like .... continue reading 'Apartment in Torrevieja'

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and Onwards to Spain

by Markus 'giles' Koehorst on May.21, 2011, under Spain, Travelling

Spain

We are leaving tonight, finally!

It feels like years since we decided to move from Villa De Leyva, our beloved mountain village in Colombia, to Spain. It seemed like a good idea at the time: closer to my kids, no change in language for my partner Greys and her 12 year old daughter Vanessa, a pleasant climate, and a good time to .... continue reading 'and Onwards to Spain'

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Continental Axe to Grind

by Markus 'giles' Koehorst on Mar.25, 2010, under Travelling

I usually fly return from Manchester to Bogota with Air France, via Paris. Their service is very pleasant, their baggage allowance ample, and going through customs in Paris is a doddle compared to the US.

Continental Airlines

However, when you book your trip from Colombia, it is nearly twice as expensive. I called them about it, but they wouldn’t budge about the price, so I felt I had no choice but look for another alternative.

Since Continental Airlines offered the next best connection (be it via Newark) at the best price, I decided to give them a go. Here is how it went… .... continue reading 'Continental Axe to Grind'

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Musings on the Bus to Bogota

by Markus 'giles' Koehorst on Mar.24, 2010, under Music, musings, Travelling, Villa de Leyva/Colombia

Monday, March 22nd

the Bus to Bogota

I like travelling. It gives me a break from the routine. It tends to involve sitting still and doing nothing for long periods of time, while your gently changing surroundings provide distraction and entertainment. It is perfect for musings, and as the mountains and planes parade past my coach window on the way to Bogota, my mind goes to my concert on Sunday.

It was one of those ‘ideal’ gigs: a beautiful venue with plenty of character and positive energy, and a wonderful audience. There is a great sense of .... continue reading 'Musings on the Bus to Bogota'

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