Galicia life and experiences as seen from Mer near Sober

Archive for April, 2008

Don’t lock yourself out of on-line banking (NatWest)

Well about two year ago I initiated telephone and on-line banking in the UK with NatWest.
Got an acceptance letter for private and business account and never wasted another thought on it.
So now in Galicia I thought it would be nice to actually use it. About two or three  month back I phoned. Business account - […]

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Spring - time for Hay Fever - Cure it with Yamoa - Naturally

Yes, I declare a self interest as one of my businesses is selling Yamoa.
I have used it and it helped me overcome hay fever. I can now enjoy the spring here in Galicia and except for the odd itch I no longer really notice hay fever.
This being “green Spain” the pollen assault is massive and […]

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Ribeira sacra - vine is off to a good start - mencia already showing flowers

This year in our more sheltered position the mencia is off to a rampant start.
In our area - Ribeira Sacra - it is mainly the old grape variety of Mencia (red) that is grown with some whites like Albariño and Godello thrown in for good measure.

Along the river Mino and Sil steep terraces on partially […]

Monday, April 28th, 2008