I think the bats have gone back to bed.

And, who can blame them?

Not sure where the swallows went. Seems like 10 days of relentless rain. Not been able to work, so here is a photograph from a very wet London 10 years ago just to remind me that things could be worse weather wise.

The Bats are Back.

A single swallow does not a summer make.

That's OK - I saw at least 10 today. On the second weekend of March every year, without fail, someone flicks that big switch. Summer is coming back :) For someone who spends almost every waking hour outdoors this is important.

The bats are back and they know stuff we don't!

Paseo de los Tristes.

Granada in the rain.

Murals.

Sketched directly on your wall. I enjoy these.

An old one and contact info'

689 744929

johncolley@hotmail.com

Sketches, photographs, paintings etc can be ordered online and sent anywhere.

NYE. Oasis backpackers.

Preparations begin!

It's fun here. Highly recommended.

Granada.

Nothing has been moved.

Backpackers in Granada...a word of caution.

There are good hostels. Regulated hostels. Oasis is exceptionally good value, and a very nice place to stay.

Rambutan is run by an evil witch who will try and play with your mind. It isn't a very official place. It is shit actually. You have been warned! Do your research.

i.e. Don't trust anyone at Rambutan. Don't even go there.

Why are bus stations always so seedy?

I'm moving...

Back to the land of...

I don't particularly like Alhambra beer, but I can't find any other brand on sale at 8 in the morning in Granada.

¡Feliz Navidad!

View from a window looking into a cafe on Calle Corredera Baja de San Pablo.

Think I may be late for Christmas again this year. Might even pass me by again. Although, I have to say this is a fantastic effort at the cost of much table space. Looks a bit surreal. Granny isn't walking through a nativity set in a giant aquarium, she's just inside a cafe with plant pots in the window sills.

The Loberation Libster Front!

These things were moving in SuperSol.


Am I being too English?





Friday (about 5 and a Half years ago).

Will anybody please pay me to paint? I have done enough sketching for the time being.

Thursday.

Wednesday.

It is getting cold.

Sunday.

Great Places to Eat on a Budget in Madrid Nº3

I've already mentioned the Secret Chinese below Plaza de España, and Despensa de Carmen on Calle Santiago. Both great value.

On a South American/Latino flavour (specifically Ecuador) try El Paso de Jean for a fabulous sit down menu of the day for just €8. Big hearty stews and soups - cream of pumpkin, fish caldo, pigs trotter caldo, creamy cheese vegetable stew. All delicious and garnished with a generous sprinkle of coriander. Followed by a fish, or meat course often served with lentils and rice, or creamed potato. Drink included with a choice of yoghurt, flan, or coffee to finish in a fun, friendly and lively Latino atmosphere.

Perfect now winter has arrived.

Winter :(

http://www.facebook.com/ElPasoDeJean

Contact Info'.

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Spanish mobile: (34) 689 744929

Another BIG sketch finds a home.

I really enjoy receiving emails with photographs of my sketches in their new home. I seem to have reached every corner of the World - all continents covered!

Here's a sketch that made it back to the States from Madrid.