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    My own particular ‘Costa’ experience is probably quite far removed from most of you other lovely ‘Costa Women’. I’ve spent the last 8 years or so, based in a quite rural, traditional Spanish village, where there is not a souvenir shop, a ‘real’ fish and chip restaurant, or ‘English’ bar, upmarket or otherwise, […]

It was my first day back at work today after returning from Spain last week and the morning couldn’t have been more bleak, dark or damp! I was too down to even tweet about my arch nemesis ‘South-eastern trains’! But after a welcome back hug from my lovely new boss Linda and distribution of a yummy box of biscuits from Eroskis, I

Recycling is a norm so when I found a use for orange peel, as citrus fruit and onion skins can´t go in my worm bag, I was more than happy – in more ways than one. Read my blog post Becoming More Españolised (drying orange peel domesticated) If anyone wants info on keeping worms for compost

Back from a fabulous two week break in Spain to a wet and windy UK hasn’t left us with holiday blues, but a sense of excitement as we begin our plan to move to Spain in 36 months. We might seem like the typical middle aged couple, (we met lots in Spain) who are looking for a stress free

This afternoon, after a long but fascinating day of reading and researching into the relationship that humans have with their food, I was suddenly reminded of how fragile the equilibrium we have created in our lives actually is. Sat at my computer I was quietly congratulating myself upon the progress I have made in the

Hi Everyone Well, the time had to come when I ventured into the world of Blogging!  This is my first attempt so apologies if it’s not up to scratch.   In my experience of living in Spain over the last 18 years, I’ve picked up some useful experience in how to avoid difficult situations where

Thoughts change brain chemistry. Our thoughts affect our neurotransmitters on a daily basis. For example, if we walk past an aggressive barking dog, we think “threat”, and the brain releases norepinephrine. As a result, we become tense, alert, develop sweaty palms, and our heart beats faster. What we ‘think’ about a situation, creates our feelings.

2012 has been filled with wonderful ingredients, aromas, tastes and flavours that go into making the multicultural community of Women that IS Costa Women.  Looking back over 2012 I wanted to share with you the Costa Women achievements in which you have all played a part.    Putting the recipe together Since 1st January 2012 we

What a night of fun, laughter, Christmas songs and fund raising!  On Tuesday we held the Costa Women Christmas Party at Poco Loco Beach in Costabella (El Rosario)  Here’s some photos to share from Danisa Poppleton and also from FOTOGRAFITI here Thanks to the generosity of sponsors* and the Ladies who joined us on the night we raised 330€

Hello lovely Costa Women, I was shown so much support and encouragement here earlier this year, when I launched my plans for a new book about ‘Success in Spain’.  Clearly the need to tell the real expat story struck a chord, amongst other people who didn’t recognise the horrible negativity portrayed in the UK press,