The first rain of the new year. That might not seem like a big deal but it is the first measurable rainfall we have had since the 20th of October! A few drops fell in November but nothing memorable. The rain started last night and has continued on and off. This makes my heart happy.… Continue reading A little rain did fall
Category: Xan & Bob
Winter brings order to the vineyard
The vineyard is so quiet and different during the winter as you would expect. It is beautiful even without leaves and grapes on the vines. It looks...well...it looks clean. I think in some ways (strange as it may seem) Bob prefers it this way. It looks organized and orderly and well...clean. We joke about this… Continue reading Winter brings order to the vineyard
Playing fetch and watching the sunset
One of the biggest regrets I have about my previous life was not taking the time to do what I love to do. Being too busy. Being too lazy. Missing out on things that are important to me...because...fill in the blank. Since we moved here I am trying to be more aware of this and… Continue reading Playing fetch and watching the sunset
Happy New Year! Bon Any Nou! 2018!
Well, hello 2018! Welcome! I hope you are as ready as I am to make this an amazing year! We rang in the new year with our neighbors/friends. There were 10 of us. Kim, Virginia, Montse, Alex, Marc, Yuko, Julie, Francesc, Bob and me. An international mix. Catalan, French, Japanese, English/Australian, and American. What a… Continue reading Happy New Year! Bon Any Nou! 2018!
Adios 2017!
The last day of 2017! The end of a pretty amazing year for us. It has definitely been a year of changes for us. The year we made our dream of living in Spain come true. For Bob it was returning to a place he fell in love with 25 years ago. This time last… Continue reading Adios 2017!
