“So, it is Palm Sunday and the world is falling apart. Anything to say, Morris?” “Nope, it’s fuck all to do with me. I’m just a donkey.” “OK, I’m Rubí donkey and I reckon this is getting out of control. You two, just stop talking. I will sort out the problem.” “Jesus! I’ve got my … More Palm Sunday
When the world is going quite mad, the safest place to be is alongside a family of donkeys. When I woke up this morning, the wind was howling outside and the rain was clattering at the window. In the Costa Blanca we have had a terrible winter and spring. I ran out of firewood to … More Keeping normal
The horse blanket that I bought for Aitana during her December health crisis was too big and the various straps and metal buckles were very uncomfortable for her when she was sitting down, so she has been covered with a rotating collection of blankets, duvets and an old sleeping bag. They need washing every couple … More Donkette in a Blankie
Thanks very much – kind people – for so many enquiries. Aitana is fine and growing in strength every day. I am still spending nights in the stable (now temperatures are down to freezing) to make sure Aitana is going to make it. Last night -3 degrees. The trick is to keep all the other … More Aitana January update
Happy New Year to readers of the EquusAsinus blog. I imagine it has been a difficult year for everyone, so I will not go into any details about why this has seemed a particular annus horribilis for me! Suffice to say, I have survived the year with at least good physical health, and so far … More 2021 in El Parral and on the Roads to Compostela
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