Galicia life and experiences as seen from Mer near Sober

Survived the red alert – again – No major issues

Contrary to others like France and Germany here in rural Galicia we got a way lightly.
On Saturday, as predicted well in advance, at about 5pm we started to experience severe gusts.
We went out twice to secure one of our poly tunnels as the wind had gotten into it and was starting to drag the foil [...]

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Nachlese – Pickings – Botin – Ribeira Sacra

Yes I know carnival is long gone. We are deep in lent and a grumbling stomach and a dry liver do not make great companions to write blogs.
BUT, there are always little stories worth telling, specifically as you, in less than a year, can beĀ at the right place at the right hour.
Our friends from Cristosende [...]

Thursday, February 25th, 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