Blog #Valencia

Time was, when I was younger, Spanish wines had a bad reputation. In the UK, the Netherlands and Germany they were the cheapest on the market and in France - well, they had their own fine Bordeaux and Burgundy wines, as well as excellent vins de pays.

Water is essential for life and for living. Without water our land turns to desert, crops don't grow and we have nothing to wash with or to drink. Hygiene goes out of the window. What's more, water does a lot of damage - to infrastructure, buildings, crops, and it can kill! So, what's been happening lately in Spain?

The Olive Press has recently published an article about five less well-known places away from the popular big cities, like Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Málaga, Sevilla, and Valencia. The choices are good ‘uns. I’ve been to all five. Here’s what I think:

Local council mayors can earn good money these days. Previously, being mayor was a voluntary role and an honour. Whether they were effective is another matter. Surely, it’s right that the “chief executive” of a council with a budget to manage is regarded as a professional who should be paid.

Tras las devastadoras tormentas e inundaciones que azotaron el este de España la semana pasada, que arrastraron coches, personas, ganado y edificios, las autoridades calculan que unos 100.000 vehículos han quedado convertidos en chatarra y están siendo objeto de operaciones de limpieza.