Galicia life and experiences as seen from Mer near Sober

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TV Galicia in Mer – Regional entertainment from rural Galicia

Some weeks back we received a phone call – TV Galicia. After agreeing to speak in Castillan we were asked if we would mind being on TV as they where running a feature on foreigners, their reasons to come to the former end of the world and what they are up to.
So about two weeks [...]

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

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

Frosty days in January – Still winter in rural Galicia

We have some really frosty nights and incredible sunny days.
Temperatures just bounce form -7C to 15C and more in a couple of hours.
One lies in bed and contemplates if its necessary to get up, as all one can see are frosted pastures and then the morning fog may roll in covering everything.  Here in Mer [...]

Saturday, January 30th, 2010