It is exciting to visit places for the first time, especially when you discover something that makes you happy. On our way to El Hierro, we had a one-night layover in Las Palmas, the capital city of Gran Canaria. We wanted the feel of a large city before throwing us into the unknown on Europe’s […]
Category: Life in Spain
Life in my second home, Spain.
Christmas 2016 is the first for me and my husband in Spain. We decided to keep things simple and peaceful here in our local community of La Herradura. It is more fun in the Philippines during Christmas and it will be forever etched in my heart, but it doesn’t hurt to experience something new. On […]
One of my acquaintances here in La Herradura, Dutch painter and author Renate van Nijen, has given me an experience beyond the ordinary. Yesterday, she opened a colorful art exhibition in the town of Nerja with paintings and sculptures constituting a feminine entirety. Her exhibition is titled Flamenco y Más (Flamenco and More). I have […]
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The Struggle of Learning Spanish
Learning a new language can be a real challenge. I have been self-studying Spanish for some months by using some of the many overwhelming resources online. Also, a lot of Latin American versions make it more confusing. I really needed some professional guidance and when a friend from my yoga class recommended a good Spain-Spanish […]
A Restful Stroll Through a Spanish Holiday Village Renate Van Nijen, a Dutch artist and author has communicated with people she has met in her Spanish paradise, the village of La Herradura, and published their stories in a book she sells online and in local shops. A simple everyday writing gives intimacy to the project […]
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Lu Jong and I
Some weeks ago, a Yoga class particularly the traditional Tibetan practice called Lu Jong was announced at the Civic Center just across the street where we live. I joined because Yoga has always appealed to me, and it is also a good way to meet new friends. I go to sessions two times a week […]