Author Archives: Veragooner

Asprodalba facelift

Asprodalba are one of our neighbours, it was the first centre for adults with learning difficulties in Andalucia. They do great work there, in fact, our tiled logo of the Orange trees was made there. Well they’ve given themselves a … Continue reading

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I don’t believe it!

First Iceland and now an Irish bar, what are they doing to Vera? Picture stolen from David Jackson’s excellent blog

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How quick do we reply to your emails?

A listing site, Rentalia, is publishing the average response time for owners replying to enquiries. We were astonished to see that only 25% reply within 48 hours. We will normally respond within the hour, if we are out it may … Continue reading

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Rick Stein

If you like Spanish food be sure to catch Rick Stein’s Spain on BBC2, it’s live on Thursday’s. Part 1 was last week but still available on iPlayer etc.

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Guiris wanted.

Wikipedia, the online encyclopaedia, tells us that a guiri is a local colloquial term used exclusively in Spain, not in Mexico or any other Spanish-speaking countries, to refer to foreign tourists on package holidays on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. The … Continue reading

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La Casa del Cine de Almería

A museum documenting the film history of Almeria has opened. It is in a renovated 19th Cent. manor house which was home to John Lennon when he filmed “How I won the war” in Almeria in late 1966. Lennon wrote … Continue reading

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Late Availability

We have availability in the villa until 16th July, you deserve a holiday and we would love to see you here. I’m sure we can agree a great price. Tell your friends as well.

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Spain’s Mediterranean Beaches Offer a Different Kind of Paradise

The NYT has discovered our hidden charms here, that’s Almeria’s not mine and Pirkko’s in this case.

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Earthquake in Lorca

You probably saw news of the earthquake in Lorca on Wednesday afternoon. Our sympathies to all those who were affected. Just thought I’d confirm that although we felt it there was no damage or injuries in our area.

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Pictures in the Garden

A sunny Spring day is always a good reason to get the camera out. All of these are shot in Finca Arboledas garden.

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