Memories of Aspen Edge 1950-2009

Memories of Aspen Edge 1950-2009

By admin on February 8, 2010

Whatever the future holds for the farm at Semilla Besada, situated high above Lanjaron in the Alpujarras region of Andalucia, it will always be known to us as “David and Aspen’s place”.

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Snuff box dating back to the Battle of Culloden found in family possesion

Snuff box dating back to the Battle of Culloden found in family possesion

By admin on January 14, 2010

Whilst researching into my Cameron ancestry my father, Duncan Hartley came across a heirloom kept by a cousin, Ian Cameron. It is a snuff box that his family have always thought belonged to a family member who was present at the battle of Culloden.
It is engraved with the initials DC. Our own research suggests that [...]

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Atmospheric images of Lanjaron on a rainy day

Atmospheric images of Lanjaron on a rainy day

By admin on December 23, 2009

Some of the best images are sometimes those found on dull, ordinary days. From my experience the picture postcard shots are never the ones to live too long in the memory. These photos were taken by my partner, Kiesten this morning as the mists cleared after 3 days of rain. You can see more of her landscape and wildlife photography by visiting her blog.

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Almeria deserts, coastlines and frolics on the beach

By admin on July 29, 2009

Just had a good 2 day whirlwind trip taking in the sights and sounds of the Tabernas desert badlands and the beautiful coastline of the Cabo de Gata in Almeria.
Desierto de Tabernas – wonderful as always. A must for anybody who enjoys walking in dramatic scenery. More info at Desert Walking Tours
Cabo de Gata – a [...]

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Sights and Sounds of Carnival in Lanjaron June 2009

By admin on July 8, 2009

Spain, especially the spa town of Lanjaron in the Alpujarras, is a great place to visit in June each year. The town is alive with the sights and sounds of fiesta. The famous Water Run (Carrera de Agua) on the night of the longest day is a totally unique experience too, re-enacting the worlds biggest [...]

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Whats been going on this week 2010-03-05

By admin on March 5, 2010

Ryanair update. "Ideal" report confusing. as doesnt incl East Midlands. Cant book Granada aft 4th May on Ryanair site. http://bit.ly/doesd4 #
It's raining Gatos and Perros here http://ping.fm/JYshG #
Well worth a look at for those of you wanting a mountain retreat with character in a traditional village in Andalucia http://ping.fm/uPoSN #
Ryanair pulling out of Granada airport. [...]

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Whats been going on this week 2010-02-26

By admin on February 26, 2010

Michele Kellerhals reports on a ski tour, slopes of Mulhacen, Sierra Nevada, cut short by our 4WD sliding into a ditch! http://ping.fm/tEMiH #
RBS, 84 per cent owned by taxpayer, will pay £1.7 billion bonuses to bankers after reporting a £3.6 billion loss! http://bit.ly/awPRwi #
Informative digital mountain news magazine http://ping.fm/5QIeI #
News: ‘We are all born, we [...]

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Whats been going on this week 2010-02-19

By admin on February 19, 2010

Between 4m & 5m snow depths in places in the Sierra Nevada. Means good mountaineering if it ever stops snowing & you have 1m wide snowshoes! #
News: Snowboarder gets stuck overnight on chairlift and burns his money to attract attention http://bit.ly/9hNalH #
The cupboard is bare and roads blocked by landslips. Chicken and leak bake tonight, [...]

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-12

By admin on February 12, 2010

Be careful driving in the forests above Capileira.Your 4WD can slip off the icy road into a ditch. Thank goodness for local tractor drivers! #
We have some last minute vacancies for Toubkal and High Atlas, Morrocco in March, discounted 15%. http://bit.ly/b7HIAd #
What a let down.After carefully preparing the pepper sauce, my entrecot steak ex Al [...]

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The Acequia

The Acequia

By ricardo on May 31, 2009

An acequia is a community operated waterway and most were established more than 200 years ago. The Arabs brought the technology to Spain during their occupation.
The acequia is how we irrigate our land and is a source of great entertainment for our dogs. Our water comes from the snows in the Sierra Nevada and is [...]

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