Most of you Spain loving readers will know that the name Spain is derived from the Roman “Hispania”.. Where this apparently non-latin name came from is subject to discussion but one theory is that it was derived from the Phoenician … Continue reading
The outdoors is one of my great passions and another one is walking which is good as I can combine both! It would drive Julia crazy if I did my walking indoors. Over the years I have walked many parts … Continue reading
I am alone. The only sounds are the gurgling of the river and the occasional birdsong from nearby bushes and trees. The river here is in deep shade and is almost dark green in colour. This contrasts starkly with … Continue reading
Deep in a dark,thick mountain pine forest you get that sort of silence that only nature can produce. The pine needle carpet and the closely growing pine trees prevent light and sound from invading the depths of the silent pinewooded … Continue reading
The idea of moving sheep(or cows) to greener pastures for better grazing is a concept that has been among shepherds the world over for thousands of years but here in Spain the “transhumancia”(the moving of sheep from one pasture grazing … Continue reading
Silent footsteps on the sandy path remind me of some kind of spooky night time adventure as I make my way through the darkness following the footpath by the moonlight. I glance at the purply pink hue on the horizon … Continue reading
One of the things that I most love about Spain is its nature (especially its amazing mountains).The network of national parks is brilliant but all over the country there are vast tracts of wild mountains and forests which are home … Continue reading
Patrick Waller
