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In case anyone is wondering about using Paypal / Ebay in Spain, they make the Spanish administration look upright and honest. A law unto themselves. Albeit bitterly, I shall say no more. Also, stay away from the butchers “Carniceria Jesus Domingo” in Plaza Jarama nº 8, Galapagar (Madrid), because if they do sausages like they do business, you’ll be dead before the second bite.
Exciting news from Cuevas del Almanzora, whose Mayor has just confirmed that he is intending to launch a legal battle to take control of the La Algarrobina estate, on which local golf resort Desert Springs was built, after local reporters uncovered evidence that Desert Springs was mis sold the land. Excellent reporting from local newspaper Actualidad Almanzora. Basically, and remember that this is an extremely complex problem, the situation is as thus: In red: Aprox Continue reading Cuevas townhall tries to take control of Desert Springs
I am informed by someone who joined Mojácar’s cooking school this month -the new school season starts in September – that the famous cooking school no longer has a kitchen. It was removed due to unspecified “reforms” by the townhall. Therefore, for this year, students are being taught by cookbooks. Actually touching food is not part of this years curriculum. No kitchen is due to be installed until at least late 2011, due to budget Continue reading Mojacar cooking school on strike – kitchen not provided