Tag Archives: Colmenar

Concurso de Altares

Posted on June 24, 2012 by casamedialuna

To celebrate and give a more religious meaning to Corpus Christi in Colmenar the town council through their committee of culture offer prizes in what is known as ‘the competition of the altars’.  This competition calls on all homes on … Continue reading →

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IX Certamen de Pintura al aire libre

Posted on May 6, 2012 by casamedialuna

No, this is not a town hall conscription for everyone in the village to take up their paint brushes and paint the town white!  It was the annual  Labour day painting competition in Colmenar, sponsored by the town hall for all promising artists … Continue reading →

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Fiestas de la Virgen de la Candelaria y San Blas – 5 Febrero 2012

Posted on February 20, 2012 by casamedialuna

During the first week of February our local village, Colmenar, celebrated it’s patron saint with various activities culminating on Sunday 5th with a 9 hour procession when they parade the ‘Virgen’ around the village, with Verdiales music and dancing (a kind of … Continue reading →

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Hecho En España

Posted on November 21, 2011 by casamedialuna

Today is the third anniversary of the day we got our keys to Casa Media Luna and it is hard to believe three years have passed by so quickly.  This time three years ago we were about to spend the night sleeping … Continue reading →

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There’s a mouse in the bathroom, what are we gonna do?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by casamedialuna

A busy and expensive week at Casa Media Luna with a few adventures, but not a mouse in our bathroom I hasten to add!  Firstly, the wall is making rapid progress so that is the good news.  The car was … Continue reading →

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The truck, the builder, his wall, her view!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by casamedialuna

Manolo arrived bright and early this morning along with a lorry load of bricks to start building a wall around the pool area.  What was interesting is that the lorry arrived driving backwards!  Anyone who has been here will know … Continue reading →

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In a huff over call my bluff

Posted on November 6, 2011 by casamedialuna

As Tuesday was a bank holiday here (Dia de los Santos) we decided if the Spanish can all have a day off we could too.  It was a beautiful sunny day (still in t-shirts and sandals not yet discarded!) and … Continue reading →

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Nightmare on Pumpkin Street!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by casamedialuna

Today is Halloween and in Spain a three day event where the Spanish celebrate to honor the dead who are believed to return to their homes. The official commemoration and yet another public holiday, Día de todos los Santos (day of all souls) … Continue reading →

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Knocking the Almonds

Posted on September 28, 2011 by casamedialuna

Well it’s knocking time at Casa Media Luna!  The area around our house and as far as the eye can see is covered in olive and almond trees.  It’s now time to harvest the almonds and we have been doing a … Continue reading →

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Two mules for sister Erika!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by casamedialuna

Living in the campo means there is never a dull moment and today was no exception. This morning it felt like a scene out of a spaghetti western although Clint Eastwood didn’t make an appearance, Ken did!  We went outside with the dogs … Continue reading →

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