A Meal in La Boca restaurant

We have found here in Spain, and in particular Torrevieja, a new appreciation for the simple life. A lifestyle, that is Torrevieja. Our day may be sitting at an outdoor cafe enjoying a Pulpo al Ajillo and a glass of Rioja for our mid day snack. It is simple food. Octopus, Olive Oil, Parsley, Garlic. Nothing more. It reflects … Read more

Rincón de Andrés

We found ourselves on a sailboat in Las Palmas on Gran Canaria in 2017.  ‘Sigi” was our host and he is from Iceland.  We asked him, “why Spain?” His response, “Lifestyle.” And that is one reason we came here in 2018, bought a flat in Torrevieja and never left.  Lifestyle. It is a good life … Read more

Restaurant Chino Nuevo Mundo

Restaurante-Chino-Nuevo-Mundo-Torrevieja

I thought this would be a perfect time to post this as this restaurant, just 2 blocks from our flat, is now offering to go food during the pandemic lock down. And, we already thought their food was pretty awesome, so we are very excited. My post will reflect their Menu Del Dia which is … Read more

CORONAVIRUS

Barbra-Coronavirus-Torrevieja

As I have plenty of time, I am going to put my thoughts in rhyme I am seventy plus and never before, have I been stopped from seeing those I adore It seems like the world is now standing still,and we’ve all been given a slow down pill This virus has taken over the world … Read more

A Meal in Sunset Beach

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We have now lived in Torrevieja for about 18 months. Torrevieja is, at this time for us, perfect. It can be terribly distracting here to get work done. Our days start with warm beverages and Desayuno. Then, it is a long dog walk on the beach, at least an hour. Next thing you know it … Read more

We are Torrevieja

we are Torrevieja blog Jeanette Erath

Shops that are normally full of happy consumers are closed. Watching the Facebook videos online of cars being driven through Torrevieja´s vast, empty streets puts into perspective the effect this global pandemic has had on our beautiful town. Roads that are usually bustling with shoppers and workers are as quiet as the bottom of the … Read more