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Arroyo del Pantano river trail

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A few weeks ago we discovered the Arroyo del Pantano river trail in Benalmádena (Málaga province, Andalusia, Spain). I found it by chance when I had to go to a nearby hospital: some workers were finishing the stairs. Of course it is not wild nature, but it is nice to walk there: you will see some trees and fields, hear some water (yes, water!) and birds.  View from the valley Arroyo del Pantano (Benalmádena)

Five months out of the cage

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Five months of life with us, day and night, dog from the cage! We adopted you like a cat in a bag because we saw five pictures. You're not perfect, but we didn't expect that. Neither are we. I like the idea of improving together. You are strong, full of surprises and your inconditional love show us every day that I life is beautiful.

Resistant tomatoes

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These cherry tomatoes have been resisting bulldozers for months. Without water, without care. The big garden with the old manor house is gone. So is the beauty of the place.  Torremolinos, Montemar (Spain)

Rainwater harvesting

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Last week we had some rain, finally! Only one day, but we tried to harvest as much of this precious liquid as possible. It is hard to live in a region with a permanent water shortage.  I wish we had better policies.

Amazing street art in El Boquetillo, Fuengirola

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Neighbors are one of the best inventions in the world. If there is a place we have not been or something we have not seen, they have and they can tell you. For example, that in El Boquetillo, in Fuengirola (province of Málaga, Spain), there are many wonderful murals in Calle Valladolid and Calle La Paz. On houses that would probably qualify from "not special" to "rather ugly", artists have left their mark on the landscape. Their names are Mon Devane, Lula Goce, Lidia Cao, Murfin, Steve Camino, EL Alfil, Not Japi, Kato, Francisco Alarcón Pérez, Lalone, Nesui, José Fernández Ríos, Slim Safont, Wedo Goás y Lily Brick (I found them in a newspaper and I hope I did not forget anyone). I will go back there for sure. In the meantime, just enjoy!

Fallen oranges

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In other parts of the world, people would eat these oranges, which are not good enough for us here, and whose only purpose is decoration. Until they fall to the ground. Fallen oranges in the calle Ermita (Torremolinos, province of Málaga, Spain)

Jardines del Muro in Benalmádena

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  Sometimes, you need a new perspective in order to rediscover beauty.  The small park "Jardines del Muro" in Benalmádena Pueblo (province of Málaga, Spain)