Woodland Wanderings

Just opposite where we live is some lovely woodland. Tons of beautiful trees and the odd wild boar or deer if your lucky enough to spot one!
It's a regular dog walking area for us Bells and Hettie loves it too. Lots of space for her to run around in. We are always guaranteed to see something different every time we visit.

We put on our boots and off we go!

There many types of funky fungi that we see. Shanna has a good eye and can always spot the tiniest of mushrooms. Some are edible, some are not. Different shapes and sizes too and all interesting and beautiful in their own way.

                                                      
                                       

Last week we spotted lovely crocus and some primroses. I'm easily confused as I thought these were Spring flowers! I'm sure it's Autumn - the sheer amount of chestnuts showed me that!

Signs of Spring in Autumn??!

A fairly steep climb to the top rewards us with a great view!

Santolaya de Cabranes in the distance

Nearly home!

Figs and Walnuts

The hedgerows and trees always gift us with lots of delicious delights. The figs were turned into a relish with fennel and balsamic vinegar (lovely with goats cheese) and the walnuts are slowly being eaten as snacks, added to salads and baked into cakes!

Thank you Mother Nature!
Hasta luego!

On the move!

We have been a bit quiet of late.

The news is that we are leaving The Mill and moving to another home - a more permanent one without the need of a generator. It has a 'real' shower, not a waterfall, there's hot water too (can't wait!) and we won't have to share with bats, mice and the odd escaped sheep!

At times its been hard living here. Having to adjust to a different, pared back, simple way of living is not for everyone but we have survived. I have great admiration for those who follow this way of life. It has certainly made me appreciate what is around me more. 

We have seen an array of creatures which has kept Shanna happy - me, not so! Did I mention the bats - urgh!

 Nathan has enjoyed revisiting his childhood (some will say he's never really left!) and being a little bit 'Huckleberry Finn'. 

We have laughed and cried but we have come to realise that we will always have each other, no matter what situation we find ourselves in - good or bad, we are blessed. 

Whatever you do - be happy doing it!