Oops! I realise that I haven't posted any updates for a while. Standby - it might be a long one!
We finally moved into our new rental home. We will be living at Casa Verde for a year or maybe more depending on what lies ahead and only Mystic Meg can predict that!
The Green House as seen from the woods
We have relocated to a lovely village called Cabranes.
It is perched high on a hill giving great views of the surrounding area. There is your usual bank, pharmacy, 3 bars (two double up as a shop), sports centre and school. There is also an Ayuntamiento which is the equivalent of the Town Hall where you can carry out anything 'official' that needs to be done. Its a good source of information too!
Shanna also attends the local school here. There are only 8 pupils in her class. A good class size to introduce her gently into the Spanish education system. I'm pleased to say that she is enjoying it so far and long may it last. She has made friends and likes her teacher (always a bonus). A happy Shanna = happy parents! Phew!
Cabranes hosts a market on the second Sunday of every month. Anything and everything is for sale but it is mainly local produce, artisan breads, yummy empanadas.
Some of the stalls.
This lady was selling seeds and plants along with a huge jar of goldfish and 2 siamese kittens!
Delicious empanadas! Yum!
Cabranes also hosts a rice pudding festival in May. A party with singing, dancing and rice pudding! What's not to love??! Rice pudding, or Arroz con Leche (literally rice with milk) is big business here in Asturias. It's one of their national dishes - think Ambrosia with a creme brulee top! Its delicious and varies from restaurant to restaurant. I, for one, will certainly be heading for the tasting table! Yum!
