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Alpujarras

Alpujarras

The Alpujarras is an area of hills south of the Sierra Nevada. They consist of a series of white hilltop villages and rich vegetation, benefiting from the waters of the Sierra Nevada.

"Water, Water, Everywhere" in the Alpujarras

"Water, Water, Everywhere" in the Alpujarras

In the UK we just got out the hosepipe and watered everything. It was easy. Just turn a tap. Not as easy in a hot country like Spain where water is at a premium. This is how we water our land in southern Spain.

Early Days in Andalucia

Early Days in Andalucia

I packed up my pickup truck with my worldly possessions and Rocky, my black Labrador and headed south. The first place we came to was Lanjarón in the Alpujarras.

The Road to Self Sufficency, Alpujarras

The Road to Self Sufficency, Alpujarras

We are not naturals at the self-sufficiency game. Were not experts either. But, it is fun and there is a certain satisfaction at growing your own!

Deliverance (The Sequel) - In The Wilderness No One Can Hear You Scream

Deliverance (The Sequel) - In The Wilderness No One Can Hear You Scream

So there we were. A nice warm day, no clouds. What to do? So why not try that flat topped mountain that we can just see from our house that's in an unknown and remote location?