For our first visitors – our German friends – This post is mainly in German. But upfront I like to say: “It was great that they came, helped, enjoyed and kept us sane”. Nach drei Monaten war es endlich soweit. Wir konnten Freunde empfangen. Monika und Bernd waren von unseren Bildern und Geschichten nicht abzuschrecken. Bernd, ist nicht nur…
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Size matters – Being tall can be expensive
This is not meant in any way derogatively or insulting but at least here in Galicia the average person is not very tall. One realises this when trying to buy mattresses (“colchones”) and laminate frames. It also explains why, when Peter and myself, both 1.95+ meters tall, are seen together in public we inevitably draw attention.…
Furniture arrival – Galicien style – Organisation and support
We like the fact that no large vehicle can actually get near our house. On our little calle / camino, squeezing through a normal sized car is not for the faint hearted. This can be a bit disadvantageous when the super large furniture van including trailer arrives in the vicinity. Thank god they called ahead…
