Despite a long, 2-day, 2,200km drive….we’re back at our home in beautiful Andalucia. Our mountain is still here, waiting for us. It feels oh so very good.
Temperatures right now are at about 40 degrees, we’re all taking it slowly to acclimatise. If things go to plan, we’ll be here about 4 weeks. Sigh….
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J
It’s nice to see you back at home 😉
It’s so good to be here!
I bet – you’ll be pleased to know that it’s pouring with rain here 😉
Oh well, at least the plants we put in before we left won’t need watering!
Most definitely – it’s been raining all day!
Lovely enjoy your time in Spain D & S XX
Thank you 🙂 We will!
Time to relax and recharge – have a wonderful time. Missing you already!! xx
Miss you too hun x
Hello,( Cousin ) Chica. On the 7th May –Election day – all talk about politics in this house was banned for 24 hours, not even TV was allowed on. Reason; I was throwing a supper party using your recipes.My guests thought the Syrian Roast Leg of Lamb was outstanding ( using Welsh Lamb) and as for the sticky Citrus and Marmalade bake, one guest ( Elizabeth’s brother over from the US) raved over it and couldn’t stop until it was all gone. The guests had another surprise the next day, when they found out that the Conservative Party had won the election .
I’m afraid I was glued to the news most of the night! So glad you enjoyed the recipes – I feel like I shared in a family meal with you all now!
The best image, for me, is the dogs who have found their well worn grooves in that lovely looking comfy couch and have settled back into Spain like they haven’t even been away 🙂
They are very good at making themselves at home wherever they are!
I agree with narf77 – the dogs look very happy to be home. Enjoy the sunshine whilst we trust in the UK 😉
Darn auto correct. That was meant to be RUST.
Trust, rust – much like our views of politicians right now!
So happy you’re back in Spain! Have a happy, restful time! xxx
Thank you Celia – we’re melting in the extreme heat but loving it!
Ahh, lovely! Enjoy your time back on your mountain! 🙂
Thank you so much!
Methinks looking at the dogs says it all . . . now you are there, I am certain you’ll so enjoy 🙂 !!
They are wise little pups!
Enjoy!
Thanks Tandy!
Only 4 weeks! Have a magical time Tanya!
🙂 Mandy xoxo
Oh we will Mandy, thanks J
I didn’t think Alfie and Luna were allowed on the couch? Have a lovely rest. Lynn x x
Well observed, but this is a special couch…it’s theirs, in the little sun room in Spain!
My kids lie on the couch like that too! Only 4 weeks? That is so little time! Enjoy!
Too little time L
Your timing is SO good! It’s grey and damp here 🙂 Bank Hol coming up!
Aha – more luck than judgement I confess!
I know you will enjoy every second of your time on the mountain…especially with the addition of good food and friends.
We will, we are!
Based on the history of Andalusia word is derived from the word ” Al – Andalus ” is an Arabic Which Means ” Being Green At End of Summer . “
We have so many wonderful connections with the Arab culture in Andalucia!
do you think if you get comfortable when temperatures are around we reach 40 degrees ?
ahh what a beatyfull mountain landscape… really miss my home…