GR141 route through the beautiful Serrania de Ronda The Andalucian government created this magnificent GR141 route by restoring ancient paths and connecting them to make a six-stage hike through a beautiful part of Spain, beginning and ending in the stunning … Read More
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How to Make Perfect Mince Pies
How to make perfect mince pies is a strange topic for me. I am not ashamed to admit that, experienced cook as I am, I avoid making pastry. Surely cooking is subjective so we cook what we like to eat … Read More
Geocaching in the Serrania de Ronda
Geocaching in the Serrania de Ronda is something we learned about some ten years ago. A Belgian couple made a reservation to stay with us. It struck us as odd at the outset as it was for 16 days. Unusual. … Read More
Where to park in Ronda?
where to park in Ronda is a frequently asked question. It is a busy tourist town and it helps to have the info before you get there. … Read More
Rural mural art in Cartajima
Rural Mural ART in cARTajima! Summer of 2020 will long be remembered as the time of plague that put an end to all all normal activities. Nowhere was this more true than in the little picturesque Andalucian mountain village of … Read More
Happiness Holiday Retreat
Happiness Holiday Retreat Miriam was happy to answer some questions about her experience during her Happiness Holiday based at Los Castaños in Andalucia. She came from Germany to spend this time in Spain with the goal of rebuilding confidence and … Read More
Necessity is the mother of soup
Necessity is the mother of soup Some years ago I was sailing on a boat with my family of one husband and two small girls. We set sail one day from Jaguanum Island to Rio de Janeiro. It was a … Read More
Horse Riding near Ronda
Many guests ask where they can go horse riding near Ronda during their stay with us. (horseback riding in American parlance!) Finally I have the answer! When I was growing up, every little girl had the choice of horse riding … Read More
