I passed the check-up for my driving license, and then I had a bright idea. Los Cancajos has several big hotels, and these days big hotels usually have a wi-fi area. So I popped into Hacienda San Jorge and my Kindle registered itself almost as soon as I turned it on. I even had time to collect my husband and get him to Los Cancajos for his (successful) check-up too….
My Kindle’s arrived, and so I charged up the battery. Then I found that I couldn’t load files until I’d registered it, which was a bit awkward because you need a wi-fi area to register. Now that wouldn’t normally be a problem, but this afternoon is going to be mad. My husband’s driving license expired while he wasn’t looking, and mine expires on Saturday, so we both need a medical…
Although La Palma has more water than the other Canary Islands, many farmers used to be desperately poor and frequently hungry. The only water for irrigation was rainwater, and obviously they had no control over how much they got. Then somebody suggested digging into the hillside to find water. (If anybody knows who, please tell me.) The idea is that much of the rainwater seeps into the ground, and runs…
It’s January 6th, and the Kings have brought gifts to all good children. I got charcoal. Obviously I’ve been naughty, what with spending all my time trying to publish ebooks instead of cleaning the house, and buying ISBNs instead of roasting joints. It’s a good thing that I like barbecues, isn’t it?
The wonderful Dan Bennett has just told me how to get into the Apple shop without going through Smashwords! Since I’m told that Apple and Kindle account for most sales, my problem is largely solved. And the three kings come tonight. In Spain, they bring presents for good children. Bad children get coal or charcoal (same word in Spanish, carbon.) I wonder what they’ve got for me?
Gaspar visiting Santa Cruz de la Palma Although Father Christmas does visit Spanish children, he’s a new arrival. Traditionally the presents arrive on the morning of January 6th, when the three kings visit baby Jesus. This is why the sales haven’t really started yet – Christmas isn’t over here. And on the evening of the 5th, they ride in procession through most of the major towns and villages in Spain….