The Simpson's Spanish Raid (5 Viewers)

[Barriesimpson]

So the weather is the same today, maybe I won't get the photos I wanted which is a shame because in the bay in front of the van are the 'bateas' which is where they cultivate most of the mussels you guys eat in the UK and which are the best in the world.

We did get to the workshop for the LPG installation though and I will post some details in the appropriate section (gas maybe?). So all is good. No idea where we are going tomorrow, I'll look at a map later, for now one or two whiskies and a siesta. Happy vanning everyone

 

[Barriesimpson]

Third day at this site basically because the habitation door would no longer close or lock so I have spent a couple of hours taking it all apart to get to the locks which were badly adjusted and starting to seize (after only 4 months). So with a bit of engineering skill and a can of WD40 I was able to get everything good again and we can now close and lock the door. After all this strain and hard work, management took the decision to have a nice lunch, so we did.

 

[Barriesimpson]

By the way, the work on the door was carried out in torrential rain and I got soaked through because most of the work had to be done outside. I did manage to get photos of the 'bateas' where they cultivate the mussels I mentioned in an earlier post.

 

[Barriesimpson]

The weather is now going to clear apparently and tomorrow we are off to O Grove, the mecca of shellfish world wide. Even in the US they want this product.

 

[Gingernuts]

So the weather is the same today, maybe I won't get the photos I wanted which is a shame because in the bay in front of the van are the 'bateas' which is where they cultivate most of the mussels you guys eat in the UK and which are the best in the world.

We did get to the workshop for the LPG installation though and I will post some details in the appropriate section (gas maybe?). So all is good. No idea where we are going tomorrow, I'll look at a map later, for now one or two whiskies and a siesta. Happy vanning everyone

I think you’ll find that most places in the UK use Scottish mussels

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[ChrisL]

The weather is now going to clear apparently and tomorrow we are off to O Grove, the mecca of shellfish world wide. Even in the US they want this product.

Is that where the serve goose barnacles (Percebes?).

 

[Barriesimpson]

I think you’ll find that most places in the UK use Scottish mussels



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I think you won't.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Is that where the serve goose barnacles (Percebes?).

Yes, amongst other foods for gods (us).

 

[Barryh]

A lazy day in Jerez today. Will be looking at the route later to see where we go and where we will stay tomorrow.

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Enjoying your travels, thanks for posting. I hope your missus is not talking too loudly on her phone, there’s another thread where someone is not happy with this type of behaviour

 

[CAB96]

Yes, keep it going Barrie, vicariously enjoying your trip!

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[Barriesimpson]

Van food yesterday was a rice dish with bacon and setas, a cucumber salad with Greek yoghurt dressing

 

[Barriesimpson]

Yes, keep it going Barrie, vicariously enjoying your trip!

Thank you CAB96.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Tomorrow off to Vilanova de Arousa, let's see if the rain holds off a little. Yes I know I said I wished it would rain and I really do love it, but you can't do much sightseeing while it's pi**ing down and the missus is fed up with it. So a couple of days of sun and then it can rain again

 

[DandJ]

The food photos are great...I've just eaten but they're making me a tad peckish...enjoying the report Barrie

 

[Barriesimpson]

The food photos are great...I've just eaten but they're making me a tad peckish...enjoying the report Barrie

Thanks DandJ.

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