I have been toying with writing a post about the challenges of combining social media, writing and children, but guess what? I never got around to it. Because of the aforementioned three items. So instead, here are some of my…
Science, tantrums and darkest Peru
This week has been an in-between week for us: my son had finished his school term, but hadn’t yet started his activities programme. So we’ve been swinging between these scenarios: him, TV (Clan), me, computer (work); him, learning how to…
Cadiz Beach life
The hot weather has arrived. And what do kids love to do best in the summer? Go to the beach. And who am I to deny them their dearest wish? Better than sitting at home sweating and wanting to kill…
On the road to El Rocio
Ever since I first saw the storybook-cute gypsy caravans lined up outside the cathedral my first year here in Seville, I have been intrigued by El Rocio. Flowers, white lace, curtains tied back with ribbons – all these ingredients seem…
Todos necesitamos un poco de… color
In the midst of these interesting political times, I thought it might be good to have a change of topic. A splash of colour. Some blooming marvellous flora. As part of my ongoing research into pretty much everything and everywhere…