Spain, the land of fiestas, is currently in a permanent state of siesta thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. The once popular seaside holiday resorts are ghost towns. Shuttered shops, restaurants and closed beaches are a common façade and the only visitors are the police and military, which roll through the towns like tumbleweed keeping residents … Continue reading From Fiestas to Siestas
Author: karensouthall
Articles and blogs on gambling, glamping, growing pains and greenhouse gases.
Lock down hell – week 5
Days 30-37 - week 5 Monday 13 April 2020 - Day 30 Monday morning blues and the start of week 5.Both kids a bit lethargic after their week ‘off’ last week for easter holidays so had to ease them back into their school work routine which was about as appealing as a pandemic lock down... … Continue reading Lock down hell – week 5
Lock Down Hell – week 4
Days 23-29 - Week 4 Monday 6 April 2020- Day 23. Easter week and the start of week 4. What does that mean? Well thankfully Hubby's Easter Bunny costume won't be making an appearance this year to scare the natives. But we can crack open the Easter eggs. Actually the kids have already made a … Continue reading Lock Down Hell – week 4
Lock Down Hell – week 3
Days 16-22. Or week 3 if you want it to sound like less. Monday 30 March 2020 - Day 16 Spain Coronavirus cases: 85,195. Deaths: 7,340. Recovered: 16,780 Today marks some tighter controls here in Spain which basically means there’s a reduced list now of what is classed as essential services. Saw a really poignant … Continue reading Lock Down Hell – week 3
Lock Down Hell – week 2
Days 9-15. Week 2 - More lock down mutterings and ramblings. Monday 23 March 2020 - Day 9 Spain coronavirus cases: 33,089 Deaths: 2,182 Recovered 3,355 .....and big breath this morning to herald the start of another week. Mentally this is managing to sap most of my enthusiasm. It’s like someone is having a massive … Continue reading Lock Down Hell – week 2
Lock Down Hell – week 1
Spain went into Coronavirus lock down on March 15. Here's my daily blog to keep me sane and you informed with things you wish you knew. Or probably preferred not to know... Days 0-8 - week 1 - and so it begins. Saturday March 14, 2020 - Day 0 So kids are now off school … Continue reading Lock Down Hell – week 1
The Terrible Teens
If we gave birth to teenagers who then regressed, I truly believe the human population would quite literally face extinction. The only way we, as parents, can mentally and physically deal with the onslaught of adolescent hormones is because we still remember the halcyon days of teeny tiny cute babies and toddlers that once gave … Continue reading The Terrible Teens
Recycling in Malaga. Part I
Recycling is not the most viable solution to waste disposal. With more emphasis today on sustainability the aim is to encourage a circular economy by reducing waste rather than hoping it is somehow reincarnated. Recycling has its place of course. But with question marks over what can be recycled, the cost of recycling, as to … Continue reading Recycling in Malaga. Part I
Recycling in Malaga. Part II
The previous article gave a general overview of the waste disposal system in Malaga. Without trying to teach most of you how to suck eggs the list below gives a general idea of what goes where. However do check your packaging as it is surprising what you can actually recycle in Spain, especially in the … Continue reading Recycling in Malaga. Part II
Desert Glamping – Morocco
Where better to experience glamping than in the desert? Clearly it’s not really the best idea to suddenly turn nomad, mount a camel, find a dune and pitch your tent, but if you fancy an authentic experience then this is one of the most impressive places to do it. The Sahara is the largest hot … Continue reading Desert Glamping – Morocco
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