In these remote villages with few inhabitants, there are two types of people. On one hand, there are the locals, rough, uncouth, and completely uneducated. It's normal that when someone arrives, envy takes hold of their lives, victims of what they never had, blaming you for it. Then begins a crusade to make your life a living hell and force...

Today is the penultimate day of my stay in Izeda. Tomorrow I’ll be back in Spain, and I’m not returning like the prodigal son eager for a reunion. On the contrary, it’s a feeling of anguish, of fear, of returning to a reality that reopens old wounds.

Yesterday, I decided to comment on a topic on a platform. I increasingly refrain from doing so because, while one has the freedom to express their opinions, others have the right to refute them. And that would be fine if it weren't for the fact that respectful treatment isn't always reciprocated.

Authenticity remains an ambiguous concept. What does it mean to be authentic? It's a dangerous adjective that can justify certain attitudes and ideologies, such as the nationalisms that grew in the 19th century and spread aberrantly in the last century, expanding like embers from a still-smoldering fire.

Reading is both a chore and a punishment for my terrible eyesight, but it's a pleasure that has always been with me, though I do it sparingly and try not to overuse what little vision I have left. It's something I've accepted. When an ophthalmologist remains silent in response to your desperate question, there's no room for doubt.

9. Day 8: like a Ferris wheel

Following on from yesterday's reflection, has no one ever wondered why flowers have such short lifespans? Their beauty is ephemeral.

Although there are days when you feel like nothing ever happens (as hilario camacho said), the truth is that every moment is new and unrepeatable. You might think you've already experienced similar situations where routine took hold,don't be fooled; the problem lies in your ability to observe and the way you weigh events. It's true that there are...

The churros ended up as a mess of fried dough because of a pan that was too sticky. Choosing the right materials guarantees better results. Sometimes in life, we cut corners and seek alternatives and shortcuts that might seem original and even creative in some cases, but when it comes to making churros, it's best to use what you already...