It’s been a while since I’ve written. The harddrive of my laptop had died, and repairs took several weeks. Everything takes more time here in Spain. It was an interesting experience being without my computer. At times I could feel my need for totally zoning out with watching a series, which I couldn’t do now. … Continue Reading
While the world was changing and doing everything differently, here, the building on the finca had been progressing. Over the past month however it slowly came to a pause. The shops where we needed to get materials were closed still and money ran out. Charlie had made arrangements with a bank in Brussels where he … Continue Reading
Wow I made it! Four months of very strict diet to allow my immune system to calm down and my kidneys to stabilise. At least, that was the intention. Very vividly I remember, when I visited my nephrologist just before Christmas, this chilled out feeling that everything would be fine. I had been feeling strong … Continue Reading
A lot has happened on the finca the past month. There are now 2 builders Koker and Juan Carlos, working here to do the main building that needs to happen. They are really great and creative with building, making it as natural and sustainable as possible. I’m learning a lot of construction Spanish, trying to … Continue Reading
And just when you think the rollercoaster is over and you can take a nice long calm breath and chill out, something else happens.On the plane back to Spain I was feeling quite emotional. Relieved to go back, or so I thought. When I arrived in Sevilla, Charlie came to pick me up. Normally, after … Continue Reading