… surely it was the fabulous ‘mezze’ you enjoyed in the Jardín del Califa this summer that helped you to win that Oscar last night. Other worthies who’ve enjoyed continued success after a meal at the Califa are: Jude Law, Damien Hirst, Daryl Hannah (she kissed me!), Athina Onassis, Aitana Sánchez Gijon, Pablo Carbonell, Rosario, Raquel […]
Just a few piccies of Friday’s carnival procession on the Corredera from Maria’s school in the old town. The main procession planned for Sunday was blown out by the wind… Unas pocas fotos de la procesión este viernes en la Corredera del Colegio Divino Salvador. La cabalgata del domingo suspendió por culpa de los fuertes vientos…
Backdated 28 January A few pictures of the work going on at no. 17 Plaza de España. The top floor will be the hotel’s master suite of 50m² & a 16m² bathroom with Jacuzzi for two. There will also be an attic bedroom with small bathroom. The middle floor will be a suite with separate […]
Backdated 31 December New Year’s Eve at the Jardín del Califa and perfect timing for our new glass wall installed in the Pergola… Nochevieja en el Jardín del Califa y la oportunidad perfecta de estrenar la nueva ‘cortina de cristal’ instalada en la pergola…
Backdated 19 December After 17 years living at no.17 Plaza de España James & family are moving. This winter the rooms will be restored and incorporated into the Califa. Meanwhile the Stuarts are moving to a small cortijo in Santa Lucia in the valley below Vejer. As usual moving anything in the old town is […]
Backdated14 December Christmas party 2007 -This year we made a break with tradition and hopped on the ferry to Tangiers for the day. Camel rides, the apothecary shop, the carpet shop and of course a cous cous for lunch… Este año rompimos con la tradición de años anteriores y embarcamos en Tarifa hacia […]
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