Chani's Creative Space

What makes a photo interesting? Good question. Probably not showing the most beautiful places in the world, but something unusual in your own environment while others think they have seen everything. For the last few weeks, rain has been the protagonist here in Spain. Flowers and grass have appeared in the strangest places. If real estate speculation continues at the current rate, they may be the only nature left in our city one day. Until they are cut down by some merciless city worker. Grass on the sidewalk, Torremolinos (Spain), after days of rain Flowers coming out of a wall, Torremolinos (Spain), after days of rain  #Torremolinos #Spain #Andalusia #Andalucía #rain #flower #grass

The adventure begins close to home, if you are willing to walk and open your eyes. Right now, southern Andalusia is as green as I have not seen it in 20 years, unknown plants sprouting everywhere, maybe it is just weeds, but I love it. Of course, these storms are a challenge for our poorly isolated houses, but at least we will have water next summer and maybe the next after that. Tourists keep coming here to have fun (understandable) without thinking about the consequences of the tourism industry for our environment and for us. So let's enjoy the green fields and weeds now, before the sun turns everything yellow again.  And tourists are allowed to splash around in their hotel pools while we are not allowed to water our plants. #JimenaDeLaFrontera #Cádiz #Andalusia #rain Fields in Jimena de la Frontera (province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain) The river Hozgarganta in Jimena de la Frontera (province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain)

When the weather is bad (which is not often here, but it has been quite a bit the last few weeks), you just walk around your own town, which is not very sexy. But even cities without charm have some hidden gems. When you are in Torremolinos, look for the Calle Tirreno, Bajondillo. There is a special house waiting for you, the Casa Montañez. The artist Antonio Montañez lives in this house with his family. And, little by little, he transforms the building into something unique! The casa Montañez from the street (I wish I could get in there some day!) The front door If you google a bit, you will find some more material about the house. It has an own Facebook page , and I found a short documentary film on YouTube . Enjoy!