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Jonty

Roque Bentayga

This monolithic rock stands tall above the Tejeda Valley. First visit by us and First video of 2023. We visited on the 1st of January

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Jonty

That Rock!

We can see this rock from our terrace. It appears to have a hole through which we think we can see the mountain behind. But

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Jonty

Picnic By The Ocean

A Beautiful Spot on our Southern Coastline just before Arguineguin. We stopped here because it seemed like a good idea. We were hungry and thirsty

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Living on an island
Jonty

Presa de Las Ninas

A Warm Sunday on The Mountain Sunday Feb 6th 2022. A Beautiful day here on Gran Canaria. We were late rising this morning and so,

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Sheila

Picnic By The Lake

January 13th 2022. We felt like spending and afternoon in the sunshine of the Mountains. So, off to Presa Las Niñas for a picnic and

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Our Beach
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Jonty

Walk With Us To The Beach

It’s 5th January 2022. Our “Christmas Eve” here. So it was a good day for a swim, sunbathe and walk. Join us, and remember… This

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General Discussion
Jonty

Happy New Year 2022

2021 draws to a close and a New Year begins. What have we done with our year? Quite a bit it turns out. https://youtu.be/Lg9sFBD8U8o

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Picture of Our Rockery
Living on an island
Sheila

Building A Rockery

Progress continues. A lot got done today. Last of the facing rocks were laid and mortared in loose then wet sprayed. A problem with the

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General Discussion
Jonty

Time For Tiffin!

Well, we needed a few items from the Store in Agualatente. Cement, Mortar, Cauliflower, Silicon, Carrots and Onions…. Sounds like a dinner to die for.

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Jonty

Rooftop Gardening For Fun.

Potato Harvest? Rooftop gardening for fun?? Hmmm. Well, not a great success but neither was it a complete disaster! It’s December, it’s still reasonably warm

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Living on an island
Sheila

It’s A Cool Day

Fri 26th November 21. First day with any real rain since Feb this year. A decent recipe for cauliflower with garlic and herbs I discovered

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Jonty

A Day at Puerto Mogan

The car was ‘In’ for service, so we were ‘Out’ for Lunch! It was a beautiful day. The car needed a few things doing to

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Jonty

The Mountain Provides

Today, a little trip out. Just as far as the warehouse down the road. A sort of Aladdins Cave of treasures. We needed Charcoal for

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Travel
Jonty

Snowdrops in England

In February 2019, a while before we retired, we spent a happy and interesting day wandering around the grounds of Welford House near Newbury, England.

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Jonty

Loafing Around

Bread making on a Sunday. November 7th 2021. I thought I might be able to make a small video to show people just how easy

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Jonty

A Day Like Many Others

Tuesday 2nd November passed like many others as another happy, relaxed and warm day in our retirement. Up at about 8.30am to make a Cup

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Living on an island
Jonty

Poema del Mar Aquarium

Smashing day with my Lover at the newly constructed, 2017, aquarium in Parque Santa Catalina, Las Palmas.

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Jonty

Friday 22nd Oct 21

What a gorgeous day! It was the intention today to go get some ‘Supplies’. We need timber for a project to turn the covered terrace

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