I love walking but I need to motivate myself to get out the door. I urgently needed to create a new habit of extra exercise. Some people are so self-motivated but I need to be…
I was once told the name means Health for All derived from ancient greek. It is not surprising, it is placed in one of the healthiest climates in Europe. Artists flock here for the crisp…
My travels have directed me home for a short while, however, I would love to invite you here for the festive season We often find the best-laid plans have a plan of their own and…
I was excited to meet up with Ana Abascal, the new owner of the Restaurant Pura Vida, perched on the outskirts of the Jalon Valley, a small town of around 5.000 people nestled in the…
I bloody love this time of year, and if I was thinking about a trip to Spain this would, without any doubt be the time. Forget sun drenched beaches and sunburnt bodies in scorching heat.…
Back at La Gaia Retreat, my beautiful home in The Jalon Valley, the Xmas lights are still twinkling around the fireplace that has now gone out. Boxing day clear up following festivities always brings me…
A goal without steps becomes just a wish. I heard someone say this today and it fell like a hard brick on my head. As I regained consciousness I realised I had been spending the…
‘Don’t go to Madrid’ my friends advised, ‘it will be unbearably hot in August.’ But it was the only free time available. My daughter Megan is visiting me in Spain before she goes off to…