Jen Lock

A Finca in Spain

A Finca in Spain We stood spell bound when we first saw it. We knew it was the one - we had fallen in love with the old Spanish farm house (finca) at first sight. It was a hot summer's day. The Estate Agent walked briskly past us having hurriedly shown u... Read >

Fighting and surviving recession in Spain

Fighting and surviving recession in Spain by Jennifer Lock. I don't know anyone that is living in Spain who has not felt the affects of the recession in some way or another. Numerous Estate Agents have had to close down. Builders have been going bu... Read >

An Old Well in Rural Spain gave us New Hope

An Old Well in Rural Spain gave us New Hope by Jennifer Lock Emotions were running high; this was the moment of truth. "You can flick the switch now Jen" said Ki. I noticed the sweat falling from his normally unblemished but now creased brow. Martin ... Read >

Almonds and Almond Blossom in Spain

The Olive Tree Country Guesthouse in Rural SpainSpring time is a perfect time of year to visit The Olive Tree Guest House - a carpet of pink and white blossom engulfs the Spanish countryside. Against a backdrop of pastel grey mountain ranges, the colourfu... Read >

Mediterranean Gardening and my Guest House in Rural Spain - The Olive Tree

Mediterranean Gardening and my Guest House in Rural Spain - The Olive Tree by Jennifer Lock I am not a professional gardener but hope to give you the benefit of my experience in tackling and creating Mediterranean Gardens in Rural Spain . Havin... Read >

Drink it while it's Fizzing

Drink it While It's Fizzing! I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less grey hair or a flatter, firmer belly and less wrinkles. Grey hair is so much easier to rinse blond anyway. As I've aged, I've become ... Read >