Category Archives: Strictly Local
Lights in Plaza La Marina…
Nice to see that the huge tree at the bottom of avenida Castilla Perez, on the edge of Plaza Fabrica de los Cangrejos, has once again been filled with light bulbs. The impressive tree in the centre of Plaza La … Continue reading
Nice ass, Marinas and stuff…
The roadworks in calle El Barrio are already up to the cafeteria El Barrio but I suspect they are just doing the central drainage bit first, and fairly quickly, and will then go back and start again to do the … Continue reading
Holiday time…
Rafters Rastro will be closed from December 21st to December 29th, Alan and Wendy taking a well-earned Christmas break, so if you want any last minute stuff then you should pop down to see them.
Gas, lights and stuff…
ServiGas, the suppliers of CEPSA butane gas (silver bottles) are now located up by the market site: calle Mirlo 1, Cochera 12. Tel: 95 252 15 93 or 696 915 335. They used to be in calle Ruperto Anduez, just … Continue reading
Still warm enough…
Still great weather and warm enough to sunbathe and for some, even swim! This was Torrecilla beach this afternoon, quite a few sunbathing and a few venturing into the water.
Carisma on the move…
The sportswear shop Carisma has moved to calle La Cruz after many years in avenida Castilla Perez – opposite the junction with calle El Barrio, next door but one to the tobacconist.
Interbrosa on the move…
The large wine shop Interbrosa on avenida Castilla Perez is moving back to its old premises in calle Cantarero, Maro, shortly.
Sunny bank holiday…
Quite busy in town today for the Constitution Day bank holiday, a few tour groups in by the looks of it. Fairly good attendance at the Crafts Market in Plaza de España as well.
Ominous…
Is it or isn’t it? Looks a bit ominous this morning. Hopefully a ‘trick of the light’ rather than a ‘slick of the night’.
Blast from the past…
Came across an old menu card the other day from an establishment called Don Zoilo which apparently used to be on the Balcón de Europa. The menu dates back to 1986 and has San Miguel beer at 110 pesetas. I have … Continue reading
Outrageous…
Outrageous….£154.07 to renew a passport!! Meanwhile, Plaza España has been in use for several years now and is often officially described as ‘emblematic’. Mmm. After all this time there is the Hotel Mena in the bottom left corner, a closed … Continue reading
Quieter times…
Still excellent weather – long may it continue – but definitely a lot fewer people around at the moment and quite a few places, bars and restaurants mainly, have been closing or are closed for their winter break, some for … Continue reading
Misinterpreted, again…
Note to self: Must speak more clearly. I’m sure I suggested MEDIATION as a solution to the sewage plant dispute.
Morning mooch…
The Viajes Verano Azul travel agent office at the side of the iglesia El Salvador is now closed until March 2012. Those wishing to book anything with them will have to go to their main office at the bottom end … Continue reading
Nice motor…
Rather nice old MG being taken out for a spin yesterday.
A good reason…
At a campaign rally in Córdoba, PSOE hopeful Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba named Rosa Agular, current Minister for Environment, Rural and Marine Affairs, as one of those he would include in his new government if elected. That is the same Rosa Aguilar … Continue reading
All the ones…
On Friday we will experience 11.11.11 11.11.11 for those who follow such matters.