CAM “independent risk committee” was run by a professional ballerina (no wonder they went bust)

Isabel Cambronero has been called before the Valencian Córtes, to testify about the collapse of the Valencian savings bank. Isabel, a professional classical ballerina by trade, also happened to be (a now ex) head of the banks risk committee, and has possibly made history by complaining to the government investigation committee that “nobody ever told her that there was any sort of a problem at the bank”. Well, quite. She added that the committees role Continue reading CAM “independent risk committee” was run by a professional ballerina (no wonder they went bust)

A real Spanish life blog

Came across http://www.arealspanishlife.com today and thought I’d share how Gordon, an expat waiter in Villarico, thinks about living in Spain, with you. He’s currently trying to buy a car, which makes for some fun reading. Anyway, keep up the good work Gordon and I look forwards to reading future musings from you. “It is my belief that Jesus was Spanish, and by giving him 5 loaves as a tapa, they could easily be turned into Continue reading A real Spanish life blog

A day at the beach

Beaches aren’t my idea of fun. I rarely venture past the bottom patio of the chiringuito, unless my hat blows away or a lady in distress requests my assistance. After all, getting sand off the leather soles is a nightmare. But a day at the beach was mooted, in a firm sort of way, by the GF, who seems to enjoy them, and so I was given to understand that my Sunday was going to Continue reading A day at the beach