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Archive for ‘April, 2005’

Walter sitting on a purple scooter and sidecar and wearing a toy British policeman's helmet

Not the local police…

“I took this photo of our German pal Walter at our favourite beer shack. He’s quite a local sight, riding round on his purple LoveMobile and wearing his bobby’s hat instead of a proper crash-helmet!”

Moving to Costa Rica

“Would you like to enjoy spring and summer temperatures year round? Do you like stunning panoramic vistas and enjoy watching the sun rise or set over the ocean? Are you looking to retire early, or live better with less money? Would you like to own a farm or enjoy exuberant natural beauty every day?” Russ Martin extols the virtues of Costa Rica…

Nectarine blossom

Spring has sprung!

“Nectarine blossom in our garden today. The thing in the background is our chimneystack; it’s a traditional shape for Lanzarote influenced by nearby Morocco. And 80% of houses – new or old – have them.”