Author Archives: Karen

Disappointed from London (but not surprised)

so, it was with excitement and trepidation that i visited the island after about a 6 week break. I had been told that there would be 2 cabins up for me – not fully formed but all the same I … Continue reading

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Lazy Blogger

Last time I was here, I was really somewhat lazy about reporting on some great advances that we made. The contract for using Dona Maria’s land for back of house was agreed in essence, I met Carlos Augusto Bricena who … Continue reading

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Photos

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Things start moving

And here I am, back for another couple of weeks and whilst we are still on a “break”, things are moving. Yesterday we were approved for Law 306 – rejoice! Tuesday, I went to the workshop to see the progress … Continue reading

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Paperwork and Red Tape

March saw a flying visit for me to tie up some loose ends prior to our “break in construction” and to make sure I knew what was needed for Law 306 (I think I started stressing about Law 306 2 … Continue reading

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My Dad Visits

I ‘m really made up that my Dad has decided to visit the project – I wanted him to see that I’m not completely crazy! The first night we met up with Ben and Matt and ate in the best … Continue reading

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Meeting the Vice President

Since New Year I have spent some time with Amanda, Mitch and Pablo. Amanda and Mitch are also building a hotel with a spa in the centre of Granada and hope to have it ready “next week” Pablo is their … Continue reading

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Back to work

…and a decision that I made back in the UK before the frenzy of xmas has to be voiced. I decided that the project needs to go on hold for a number of reasons: There’s a deal that I need to … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

What did I do on New Year?? What didn’t I do! It started with a party at the Karaoke bar, then a party in a beautiful house (filled with Matthew’s designs and furniture) where another Brit – Melanie was staying. … Continue reading

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It's Christmas!

…and what a joy to hit the sunshine and heat. A double joy is that the UK shuts down over Xmas and New Year, so I had a couple of weeks of not having to rise at 6am and was … Continue reading

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