With a population of just over a hundred, Cartajima is a fraction of the town it was a hundred years ago when there were about 1000 residents. Young people leave now for lucrative jobs in tourism or construction on the Costa del Sol and return only for festivals when the population swells to probably 300. …
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07
Aug
Michelle Obama will come within six kilometres of Cartajima today on her way to visit Ronda. But she will never know we are here! The map certainly wouldn’t reveal the secret. Who would be idiotic enough to open a hotel in a village that is not on most maps! Many people, including bank managers, agreed …
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05
Aug
Some of the ladies from Cartajima’s women’s association came for breakfast at Los Castaños this morning. Flowery dresses amid the blossoms of the patio! In the cool of the morning, they enjoyed their Andalucian breakfast of toast, olive oil, and tomato sprinkled with salt. Those of you who have visited Los Castaños will recognise Silvia, …
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