Mark Tullett6 days ago1 minCropIt looks like this year will be a bumper year... but for what? I know its not Sunday, but I thought I might challenge you anyway... This...
Mark TullettMar 61 minPalm TreesEvery year the council tidies up the trees across town with a process called Poda. During the next few days they will be trimming the...
Mark TullettDec 20, 20211 minParc de la CuitadellaAnother place recently visited in Barcelona was this park, which is right next to the Estación de Franca, where many trains from...
Mark TullettAug 28, 20211 minSiruanaDuring the week I had another big day out exploring my homeland of Catalunya. As I mentioned in previous posts this is the prefect time...
Mark TullettAug 25, 20211 minInternational Dog DayTomorrow is international dog day, and we're a day early (the rain will be apparent tomorrow). This year we have had more dogs staying...
Mark TullettAug 20, 20211 minMosquito DayYes the day "celebrating" one of the most annoying creatures on the planet has come round again. I'm sure the little blighters will be...
Mark TullettAug 17, 20211 minJardins Artigas... billed as one of Gaudi's least known works, the gardens show off his love for nature and natural shapes. Once having seen a couple...
Mark TullettAug 12, 20211 minFireMore and more often we find ourselves in danger of outbreaks of fire, due to the heat, and drying out of vegetation. The most recent...
Mark TullettAug 8, 20211 minInternational Cat DayA celebration of cats, and day to raise awareness of them started in 2002. People often ask if you're a cat person or a dog person. I...
Mark TullettJul 29, 20211 minInternational Tiger DayDid you know there are only about 3900 tigers left in the world? Humanity (or a herbal lack of it) has a lot to answer for. Since the...
Mark TullettJul 27, 20211 minDog days of summerChecked in a lovely family this week who have come down from Barcelona for the week. (All my bookings this summer are Spanish/Catalan)...
Mark TullettJul 18, 20211 minWorld Listening DayToday is World Listening Day. First organised in 2010 it has had varied themes over the years and this year's is our unquiet Earth. This...
Mark TullettJul 14, 20211 minHappy birthdayToday we are celebrating the 12th birthday of one of my furbabies. 12 years ago I found a shoebox beside the bins, with what I at first...
Mark TullettJul 9, 20211 minDon't Feed the PigeonsFor some time now there has been an ordinance in Vilanova prohibiting the feeding of pigeons. The powers that be are now enforcing this...
Mark TullettJul 6, 20211 minCosmocaixaLooking for a fun, and informative day out? If you're interested in science at any level then a visit to Cosmocaixa in Barcelona is a...
Mark TullettJun 22, 20211 minTuesday (Sunday) challengeAnother nature-style question today. Anyone know what are these seeds?
Mark TullettJun 8, 20211 minWorld Ocean DayLiving next to one of the best oceans in the world, IMO, it is important that we are aware of our impact on it, and maintain it for the...
Mark TullettJun 5, 20211 minWorld Environment DayToday is World Environment Day, set up by the UN in 1972, and originally hosted by Sweden, to bring about better awareness of how...
Mark TullettJun 2, 20211 minSunday challengeDo, did you recognise the plant/herb posted on Sunday? We had a few incorrect answers, and Anna was the only one who had...
Mark TullettMay 30, 20211 minSunday challengeAnother nature one today. Do you recognise this plant? I'm sure I've used it in a previous post, so you may have the answer already....