Keith Richards

by on Jun.17, 2011, under Music, Spain

"I will invite you too"

“Keith Richards is my cousin”, Roger said casually when he heard I was a musician. “Really?!” I said with more than a bit of excitement in my voice.

Keith Richards has been a major inspiration, right from the start. When I first picked up the guitar .... continue reading 'Keith Richards'

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Morning Swim

by on Jun.10, 2011, under Spain

pretty much deserted

In the past, exercise was something I tended to shy away from. But with age, I have started to realise its benefits. The times I went swimming with my son Davey recently, have been very enjoyable. But what surprised me was .... continue reading 'Morning Swim'

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Can you guess what happens next?

by on Jun.03, 2011, under Salome, Spain, Travelling

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Apartment in Torrevieja

by on May.31, 2011, under Spain, 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 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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