Archive for February, 2012

Zoo de Castellar: Animal Rescue Centre in Southern Spain

Zoo de Castellar: Animal Rescue Centre in Southern Spain

Today, 28th February 2012,  Dia de Andalucia , we spent a wonderful afternoon at an animal rescue centre in Castellar de la Frontera, just ten minutes inland from Sotogrande in Southern Spain. We were amazed to learn that the centre has been working with animals since 1998 and has been open to t

02.28.2012 | children |

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Feliz Dia de Andalucia

Feliz Dia de Andalucia

"Lovely picture by CEIP Jardin Botanico, La Cala de Mijas" The Day of Andalucía (Día de Andalucía),  marks the anniversary of a referendum held on February 28, 1980. A large majority of voters supported this referendum for Andalucía to become an autonomous community in Spain. Despite calls

02.28.2012 | Life |

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How High Can You Toss Your Pancake?

How High Can You Toss Your Pancake?

Tuesday 21st February 2012 is Pancake Day. What is your favourite pancake topping or filling? Do you prefer savoury or sweet? Do you toss, flip or fold your pancakes? I will never forget my dad tossing the pancake so high that it stuck to my grandma’s kitchen ceiling ... that was many moons ago

02.21.2012 | Recipes |

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Our Five Minutes of Fame ...

Our Five Minutes of Fame …

We have had some unbelievable support over the past twelve months, from collaborators and other webiste owners, particularly with regard to our Newsletter. This article was published in The Telegraph this week ... we are so grateful to them and to the fantastic response we have already received in

02.4.2012 | Life, News, Relocation |

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