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A walk in the dry river beds, Lajares, Fuerteventura
A walk in the dry river beds, Lajares, Fuerteventura A walk in the dry river beds, Lajares, Fuerteventura – The Adventures of Oscar and Jenson Oscar and Jenson’s favourite walk is in the river beds near Lajares which are dry for 99% of the year. We often meet Brian, a friend, with his dogs, Marley…
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Shattered Dreams – Villa Charlotte, Aguas Verdes, Fuerteventura
Villa Charlotte This villa is a very sad sight and represents a family’s shattered dreams. It is in a wonderful position with amazing coastal views but that may have been its downfall. It was lived in, and probably built by, an English family, possibly from the Liverpool area. It may be that, although they had…
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The Local Attitude to Dogs
The Local Attitude to Dogs – Hunting Dogs I didn’t intend my first real post about life here to be negative but this dog just happened into my life on Tuesday night so that set the scene for the first in the “What’s it like to live here” series entitled the local attitude to dogs.…
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Showering the dog – Jenson is funny afterwards
Showering The Dog – Jenson needed it Showering the dog is a frequent event. Jenson, the long-haired Jack Russell, needed a shower so Sue gave him one before he wore his new collar with his name on. I wouldn’t say showering Jenson is one of his favourite things but he does tolerate it. He goes…
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Internet Access in Fuerteventura
It isn’t that often I find something negative to say about living here but the Fuerteventura internet access is an exception (but read the update). I needed to upload my next video to Youtube last night. After compressing the file to be as small as possible, it became a 400Mb file. I started the upload…
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Cooling Hot Dogs – Oscar and Jenson
Cooling Hot Dogs – Oscar and Jenson It was a very hot, humid afternoon here in Fuerteventura, and Oscar and Jenson were feeling hot. Sue decided to try and cool them down using cold, damp towels. I’m not sure it was a great success but it was funny nevertheless. Oscar’s expressions were particularly telling. How…
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Life Is Tough – My Morning Routine
Life Is Tough in Fuerteventura Many people I know, who are still in the UK, think that I have an easy life here in Fuerteventura. Well I thought a video was well overdue to dispel that myth and show how tough life here really is. Honestly, it is really tough! Why won’t anyone believe me?…
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Discover Betancuria: Fuerteventura’s Historic Treasure
Fancy a trip back in time? Betancuria, nestled in the heart of Fuerteventura, is just the place for you. This charming town in the Canary Islands offers a unique glimpse into the island’s rich history and culture. As you wander through Betancuria’s narrow streets, you’ll feel like you’ve entered a different era. The town’s well-preserved…
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How to Clean A Swimming Pool
How I clean my pool If you have bought a house and want to know how to clean a swimming pool then I hope this video helps. The house we bought here in Fuerteventura has a swimming pool – well frankly we would not have bought one without, or without the ability to add one,…
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Channel Trailer – JP in Fuerteventura
Channel Trailer – Welcome to JP in Fuerteventura This is the channel trailer for my Youtube Channel – JP in Fuerteventura. On this website I will include updates on new videos I have posted to Youtube together with any other news or information relevant to Fuerteventura. I shall include videos and articles on: Places in…