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About David

Hi! I've lived in Catalonia since 2001, when I moved to Barcelona from the UK. I lived there until 2010, when I moved to inland Costa Brava. It has all the advantages of the coast, while avoiding being in the thick of the tourist trade at the height of summer.

Some unwelcome guests

April 29, 2015 12:39 pm Published by David Leave your thoughts

“Come up here and look at all these insects”, I shouted down the stairs to her. Looking up from my... View Article

Dog owners in Spain beware: processionary caterpillars can kill your pet

April 22, 2015 1:40 pm Published by David Leave your thoughts

A couple of weeks ago we went downstairs to check up on our dog and feed her before going to bed... View Article

A recipe for disaster

November 17, 2014 12:26 pm Published by David Leave your thoughts

One curious thing is that I’m often stopped by people asking for directions. I first remember it in Barcelona, when... View Article

VIDEO 2: First impressions of the Dune HD from Direct Telecom/DT Media TV

July 14, 2014 1:24 pm Published by David Leave your thoughts

My first impressions of the Dune HD from Direct Telecom/DT Media TV. The device allows to watch British television in... View Article

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