The Aquaola Water Park near Granada by Dave Wilkes (Granada, Andalucia) Jake shooting out of his "Death Tube" Kids. We've got four. And eight grand-kids too! And we love every single one of them. But when we decided to leave England and live near Granada several years ago, we thought we would miss our family members. Not so. With the internet, webcams and the children … [Read more...] about The Aquaola Water Park near Granada
summer
Dehydration Prevention!
August is the hottest month of the year and it is important to adopt certain simple measures to prevent dehydration. Symptoms of dehydration can include thirst, weakness, vomiting, headaches, irritability, dizziness and general unease with a reduction in performance. The following simple steps are recommended to avoid dehydration: 1. Drink fluids even when not thirsty. 2. … [Read more...] about Dehydration Prevention!
Enjoy the Sun Sensibly!
Adults just like babies need to protect their skin from the sun. Certain basic precautions should be taken so as to avoid being burned by excessive exposure. The locals have a routine when going to the beach and most will avoid exposure between noon and 4pm. However, when on holiday we tend to indulge as much as we can of the good weather. When the sun is at its peak, you can … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Sun Sensibly!
La Noche de San Juan!
This feast is held each year on the evening of the 23rd June and goes on into the early hours of the 24th (Dia de San Juan). It is the old pagan midsummer celebration which has been 'Christianified' by tacking it on to a convenient Saint's day. There are a number of traditional ways of celebrating La Noche de San Juan most of which involve a huge bonfire. The central … [Read more...] about La Noche de San Juan!
Protect you Baby from the Sun!
Your baby looks adorable with pink cheeks from the sun. Those pink cheeks could be an indication of sun damage regardless of how healthy it makes your child look. Exposure to the sun alters the skin which could manifest as freckles, a suntan or sunburn. Long term effects or exposure to the sun's rays could appear years later as splotches, wrinkles or indeed as skin cancer. … [Read more...] about Protect you Baby from the Sun!