Galicia life and experiences as seen from Mer near Sober

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Electricity pricing – Electricity Supply – Energy saving bulbs

Winter is the time when one realises that electricity consumption goes up. Here in rural Galicia power is invoiced monthly and every two or three month they come round to read the meter.
So often the first invoice in January or so comes as a little surprise, even more so this year as the increase in [...]

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Internet in rural Galicia – To have or not to have?

Every now and than I get asked about Internet and connectivity here in the Ribeira Sacra – rural Galicia.
This article is January 2010 and specific to this area.
There are now some more opportunities to avoid staring at a blank screen and having a useless plug.
Still, if you have a telephone line or line very nearby, [...]

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Pantones – A start of an alternative trading system in Panton & Sober

Pantones, the new alternative trading system in Panton and Sober saw its first market in Cadeiras. A great idea and brilliant people will make it success.

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009