Archives: November 2007
In Which I Bring You Up To Date
November 27, 2007 by Mike in Diary
Tarifa Real life crept back into my life this month. I reached Tarifa on Friday 2nd. Had a brilliant few days with Hernan and Annie, Lucas and Malena: Gibraltar on the Sunday to watch the Canaries manage not to lose to P*swich. Life here is good. The weather is, too.....
Sad news
November 12, 2007 by Mike in Diary
I'm not beside the seaside at the moment. My dear, lovely, kind, thoughtful, generous, sweet, gentle, funny, inspiring Ma died on Friday evening. She never wanted to hear how much and how many people loved and cared for her - she was far too modest for that. She wouldn't want...
In Which I Appear In Print
November 9, 2007 by Mike in Diary
Hernan asked me to write an article for his newspaper, El Duende. Very nice of him. It was translated into Spanish by his colleague Vanesa. Very nice of her. Err.. I can't find it on their website, but it was definitely in the paper. I've been spotted as "the English...
In Which I Reach Rock Bottom
November 2, 2007 by Mike in Diary
Tarifa Route: Punta Umbria - Matalascanas - Almonte - Sevilla - Los Palacios - Pinzon - Puerto Real - Tarifa ***** Note: This entry was written before my Ma died and the journey took a temporary break. I'm filing it on the date it was written even though it's making...
In Which I Perform A Colonic Investigation
November 1, 2007 by Mike in Diary
Punta Urbano Pity the Portuguese. From Porto Lisbon to Sines to Sagres, I've followed, noted, recorded and enjoyed their celebration of a supreme heritage of maritime exploration. But it has to be said.. Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan... your boys took a HELL of a beating. Portugal...