BBC iPlayer

The residents of Spain and 10 other European countries will soon be able to access an international version of the BBC iPlayer if they own an Apple iPad and subscribe at a cost of 6.99 euro per month.

This international version will be run by BBC Worldwide and subscribers will be able to view current and classic programmes.

A feature not available in the UK will be the ability to download content and watch offline otherwise the iPlayer will be similar to the UK version but function in a different way.

Enjoy ...

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Palms

The palm tree in my UK garden has died off due to the very cold winter weather - perhaps I need one made from concrete like this one in Guardamar.

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What to do ...

Since the purchase of our holiday flat book reading has increased and we now have a considerable library.

It's nice to relax over the siesta time with a good book and a glass of wine.

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Spanish gardening ..

When staying in Guardamar I do miss my large UK garden and allotment.

Below is the limit of my gardening in Spain - the geraniums do last quite a long time and are drought resistant for a few months but unfortunately will always need replacing on our return after the long hot summer.

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Tunein Radio Pro

Another useful and excellent App for the iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone is the Tunein Radio Pro.

I'm not the only one who thinks this because it has been awarded 5 stars by fellow App devotees.

At a cost of 69 pence it is certainly great value.

While in the UK not only can I carry on listening to Spanish radio stations but search the world for my favourite music on the 50,000 stations available.

From Australia to Argentina - they are all there ..

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Harley-Davidson

Easter weekend saw a display of Harley-Davidson bikes in the main square of Guardamar - the heavy rain may have kept quite a few onlookers away unfortunately.

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Alicante - Sailing away

All hands on deck ....

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Alicante

Time to take a walk - photo taken in cooler times.

The temperature in Alicante I understand reached 102 F on Monday - a little hot for me ..

In the UK we were promised 61 F. that's more like it.

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Spanish Proverb

El gato escaldado del agua fría huye ....

One bitten twice shy ( literally the scalded cat flees from cold water )

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Keep Fit

Keep Fit - Alicante beach

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Alicante

Elegant building on the Alicante seafront - I bet it is expensive to buy or rent here.

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Alicante - Ship

Ship design on apartment building - Alicante seafront.

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Alicante - Runners

Alicante - early morning runners taking some exercise.

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Alicante

A little bit of sculpture - Alicante seafront

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Alicante - Map of Spain

Look closely and you'll see a map of the Iberian Peninsular ..

Looking a little tatty I'm afraid....

Alicante

Pruning this tree would not be a task I'd appreciate ..

To be found on Alicante's seafont.

RTVE

For those of you with an iPod Touch or Apple Phone a good little "App" is the RTVE Noticias y Directos.

It's free ..

I can watch La 1 , Teledeporte and Canal 24H while I am in the UK and all for free.

In addition for those with internet access TVE a la Carta will enable you to catch up and watch your favourite TV programmes from Spain.

Go to http://rtve.es/alacarta/index.html

Happy viewing ..

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Alicante

Impressive building ...

Somewhere in Alicante .

Guardamar

During Easter scenes from the Bible are enacted here - part of Guardamar's celebrations.

Opposite Candils bar ( now closed )

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Guardamar

One of Guardamar's favourite spots ..

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Guardamar - Music School

The new music school in Guardamar - virtually complete by the look of it.

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La Mata - Plaza Gaspar Perello

Well this little square has been smartened up recently - new Town Hall I'm told plus statue - what more could you want.

Spring flowers

I snapped these somewhere on my travels - La Mata I think.

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Fabio Coentrao

Real Madrid have completed the transfer of Fabio Coentrao from Benfica for a reported £27m.

The 23 year old left back has signed a six year contract after passing a medical at the Bernabeu.

This move has put paid to rumours that he would be moving to Chelsea.

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Guardamar - Walk about ..

Walk around the town of Guardamar and you'll find many streets like this ..

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Alicante - Waterfront

This building always looks impressive ...

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Alicante - Waterfront

Does it not look impressive ? The waterfront at Alicante ..

Alicante- Fly the flag.

Let's fly the flag .

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Alicante - Teatro

I did not realise that Alicante had a theatre - just happened to come across it as we were wondering around. Must go back and have a good look at some time.

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