Galicia life and experiences as seen from Mer near Sober

Archive for February, 2007

Thursday is Lidl day - Or any excuse to go to town - Monforte

One doesn’t really need an excuse to got to town - Monforte that is. There is always the opportunity to have a chat at the builders merchant and pick up another sack of cement. The electricians shop can be checked for new gadgets. The pleasure of buying just two postcards and have them lovingly wrapped […]

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

Total tranquility - A first report on some typical noises in Mer

So we are in our new house for about three weeks and thought to give a noise report:
……………………………………………………… (total tranquility)
As no HGV can get near our house the only road noise is the odd car, neighbours tractor the horn when the bread van comes round and on Wednesdays a different honk from the fish monger.
My wife […]

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

Spain calling - the cheaper way(s) - sorry Telefonica

 It is a bit inconsiderate of friends and family not having moved to Spain as well. One realises this when wanting to stay in contact and reaches for the phone. Telefonica who kindly activated the land line (the one we bought with the house attached) has no qualms to milk the desperate.
Calls to the UK […]

Monday, February 26th, 2007