Don’t Let Caracol Guts Ruin Your Night
Our lives in Spain can be a little unpredictable, you never know what each day will bring and that's part of the adventure! The morning of our dinner party the electrical was out and we were surprised to find the source of our problem!
Flight or Fight
Spring is upon us, and all of the cats in our yard are hot and bothered. Our main resident of our cat hotel, or should I say cat brothel, was strutting her stuff bringing all the Tom’s to our yard. As much as I would love to see Mamá G’s kittens, I worried that she would have lots of babies and no way to take care of them. I decided I was going to capture Mamá G.
All the Time
It wasn’t until we moved to Spain, did I realize how challenging it was to relax and not always feel the need to be doing something.
If you live in a fast paced society that thrives on productivity, how can you integrate a slower paced way of life into your hectic busy schedule?
Here are five tips I've found helpful for transitioning from feeling stressed and overwhelmed to slowing down and cultivating happiness:
Septic Mozzies Must Die!
After our home inspection, we discovered that the property had three septic tanks. Being new to the experience of living in an older country house, we found ourselves unfamiliar with how to maintain septic tanks. The image that flashed in our minds was the scene from "Meet the Fockers," when he flushed the toilet and it led to a sludge of feces all over their yard!
Plant Based in a Meat Lovin Culture
Historically, meat has always been a part of Spaniards' diet. In a recent study, only 4% of the population in Spain are vegetarian and only .8% are vegan. So what are two vegetarians like ourselves doing in Spain!