The Big Trip Now

Hard French nights…

Hard French nights…

Being poor in France does not equal to dinner of nuggets and coke ;)
 

Canal du Midi – on my future travel list

Canal du Midi – on my future travel list

Against my illogical desire not to, I am getting entangled in the charming and sticky(sometimes deliciously stinky) net of France.  It is ridiculously popular, it hosts the most visited city … Continue reading

 
Chorizo a la ‘arroz al horno’

Chorizo a la ‘arroz al horno’

Continuing the chorizo theme, lets take a moment to admire some fine specimens of the fresh variety…
 

These sausages need to be cooked and end up with a much softer texture … Continue reading

Chorizo, spinach and green beans pasta

Chorizo, spinach and green beans pasta

 

One of the benefits of being in Spain is in having constant, wide varied and uninterrupted access to  that delicious thing called chorizo. Porky goodness accompanied by the mouth tingling … Continue reading

 
2 years of travel in 30 simple photos

2 years of travel in 30 simple photos

We are officially a year behind our original schedule.
Additionally to Schedule Busters, you can also call us the Masters of Budget Travel, because we have managed to fit those 2 … Continue reading

Gibraltar, have you heard of it?

Gibraltar, have you heard of it?

 
 
I knew of Gibraltar, but had little specific knowledge of it before the day when we were going for a visit. Embarrassing admission behind me, now those of you who … Continue reading

 
My little muse

My little muse

 

Is no longer a willing participant to my creative process.
I am not sure when exactly this twist of events happened, but it has been awhile. I miss his unassuming eyes … Continue reading

Xativa at night

Xativa at night

 

(Especially for Rachel as per her request)
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In November Xativa held a 3 day tapas Festival and while we were there we met with an English teacher who is from there … Continue reading

 
Our neighbour, Xativa

Our neighbour, Xativa

Living in a small town means we end up going to our nearest cities quite often. Luckily, this part of Spain is quite well built up and this activity takes … Continue reading

Still – a tale of the stationary traveler

Still – a tale of the stationary traveler

 
For the last 600, almost 700, odd days I have been wondering how I will deal with life once we stop moving.  It would be fair to say that I … Continue reading