Nothing new from me - but, to reiterate the need for booking the Alcazar ahead of time, catch a Flamenco show and get up early one morning before sunset and wander around Plaza de Espana entirely on your own (that was my favourite half-hour of the whole week...)
It's a 2-bed place. He is still there - just lets out the spare room. Think it'll have to be the legal process, but would love to catch up with him later and ask about the 6-9 months rent or whatever it'll end up being...
I live overseas, but own a place in the UK that is rented out. Our new tenant has started operating an illegal AirBnB out of the apt - against leasing terms and in violation of apt building policy. Then, in July he stopped paying rent. Tried to address this all with him and he threatened to sue...
Running my 1st half marathon in 4 weeks. Ran 16km the other morning, felt ok. Any advice from more seasoned runners for the next few weeks and/or the days before?
Travelled in China for 3 months a while ago. The highlight was Tibet - and October/November is a perfect time to go - clear skies over the Himalayas. You'd need about 10 days and depending upon the tour you take, it might end up in Kathmandu and you could easily spend a week in Nepal (and in...
There's a lot of things about the UK I miss - but worrying about the heating isn't one of them... I've other concerns living in the Philippines at the mo of course...
I lived in Qatar for a couple of years. They held pro tennis tournaments there attracting Federer and co, presumably for financial reasons. I went along a few times (games started about 9pm to avoid the heat) and on one occasion when Federer was playing I was literally able to count the number...
Been to Berlin, Prague, Munich, Dusseldorf, Vienna, and various UK Xmas markets - loved them all. It's all about the food and the gluhwein and the general Christmassy feel of wandering about. The stalls can get repetitive after a while, but have another wine and you'll soon stop worrying too...
I have a very good mate who's a die-hard Villa fan. Unfailingly, each season for the last 15-20 he has optimistically predicted great things for his team. This season he reckons they'll be relegated. Says it all for me...
Thanks - just had a look. I joined the Harriers in Doha when I lived there many years ago - just for a couple of runs. It was fun, but I was quite a bit younger then with fewer responsibilities. Sunday afternoons are less easy to get free for nowadays. Cheers for the advice though...
Thanks for the info. Had to look up what a parkrun was exactly. My wife and I did enter our first race (10km) over here in Manila a little while ago - and it was about the first time I've ever actually enjoyed the run itself rather than just the feeling afterwards. So we plan to do more of those...
I am a slow, poor runner who sometimes/often struggles to find the motivation to run, especially early morning. I prefer running alone, but know that I'd be much more likely to go if I had a commitment with someone to keep. So, my question is: Does anyone know whether an app exists whereby...
My first post. I’ve supported the Albion since I can remember which would be about 1979. Loved the Goldstone, my last game being the penultimate match there ever against Wigan. After that I left the UK only returning very occasionally to visit family who now live in Scotland. Ashamed to say I’ve...