What Sort of Traveller Are You?… I am a “Flâneur” and a “Coureur des Bois” … Well, Amongst Other Things
by If you are a regular reader, you will know that the Love-goddess and I do a lot of international travel, and I mean a lot. …
In the Camera’s Eye … Want Live Music in an Intimate Setting? – Attend a House Concert Like Those at Anna Potvin’s
Last summer, while on a golf outing, we heard about a house concert being held close to where we were staying. We went online, bought …
In the Camera’s Eye … Stratford Festival Theatre…Retirement Bliss!
One of the great things about retirement is that it affords us time and flexibility to attend cultural events. This means we go to many …
Spain’s Most Interesting History…When the Moors Ruled in Europe…The Video
Honestly, this piece is just an attempt on my part to get you to watch this interesting video about the period of Moorish rule in …
Having Home Renovations Done During Your Winter Getaway…We Did It While We Were in Spain!
Having home renovations undertaken while you are retired can be even more annoying than when you are working. At very least, while working you get …
On Being Retired … Things I Think I Now Know About Retirement (Part 3)
The “Operational Truths”… According To the Retiree … Continued! I suppose the financial piece that I just covered is the most intuitively obvious operational aspect …
On Being Retired … Things I Think I Now Know About Retirement (Part 2)
The “Operational Truths”… According To the Retiree 🙂 Having wrapped up the intangible “People” aspects of retirement, it’s time to move on to some of …
On Being Retired … Things I Think I Now Know About Retirement
In a couple of weeks, I will have been retired for 12 years. Those 12 years have been filled with many rich, interesting, and exciting …
Wintering in Spain 2023 – Nerja #10 – Restaurants in Nerja We Enjoyed
If someone were to ask me what my favourite restaurants were on the Costa del Sol, I would probably identify ones located in Nerja. And …
Wintering in Spain 2023 – Nerja #9 – The “Stuff” You Need to Know…Part 3 (Patio Life, Shopping, and “Other Stuff”)
Well, we are now home and finally over our jetlag.… which was a rough one. I once heard that the rule of thumb for jetlag …