So, you think it’s hot in Andalusia at this time of year? Bah, Humbug, I say. You don’t know what hot is. Here in Southern Arizona (very aptly named by the Conquistadores – Arid Zona) we’ve been consistently around 110F (c.45C) for the past few weeks. For our British readers of a certain age, I…
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editorial columns by feature writers
Missing Cat!
by Editor •
Hi Ed Name: Chloe Female Norwegian forest cat with brown and white, long hair, missing from Sunday 17th of July in Calle Romero Blanco (La Herradura). She could be anywhere round las Palomas, Peña Parda or Carmenes del Mar… If anybody sees her, please contact Pauline 691 143 537 or Patricia 639 870 254 We…
Wonky World – July 2011
by David Darby •
A collection of less than serious articles from around the globe.
Argentina Steakhouse
by Editor •
Ergon from the Argentina Steakhouse tells us that they are now doing live music every Saturday from 20.00h.
San Juan Almunecar 2011
by Editor •
San Juan is a youngster’s festival – if you’re in your late teens or twenties, on the beach is a must on the night of San Juan. But it’s not exclusively theirs, because it is also the night for whole families. Childhood memories are always full of this magic night of towering bonfires and partying. Admittedly, parents of kids up to around eight will probably go home soon after the main bonfire is light at midnight, rather than spending the night camped out, but the rest stay, to witness dawn before finally crashing out.
Motril Air Fair
by Editor •
The 6th Annual Motril Air Show went off very well – around 10,000 spectators turned up, according to the organisers. It didn’t seem like that many to me, but it was certainly packed.
Good Home for Strays?
by Editor •
Dr Animal has two strays and they’re looking for a good home for them.
Bongo and Bruno are two young (1.5 years old) castrated males, found abandoned on the beach. Both are very healthy animals (all vaccines are up to date and have they have microchips).
Reader’s Letter: Beach WebCam Down
by Editor •
Since now a year, the webcam on the beach, in front of the Ultima Ola is out of order
Reader’s Letter – Recycling bins
by Editor •
Dear Ed I pay for my rubbish collection & I appreciate that this is collected every night outside my door. I have tried to separate paper/plastic/bottles etc but I have watched it all going mixed up with the rest. There are recycling bins out of town, but if you don’t have a car & are…
New Tapa Bar in the Village
by Editor •
Chef, Miguel Castilla, proprietor of Almuñécar’s Restaurante Reina Sofía, has opened a tapas bar in front of Hotel Almijarra in Edificio Bahía Jardín, with the name Sacacorchos (Corkscrew) .