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Hi everybody.
This is Helen - currently a teacher in the International School system and living in Botswana. Hoping to retire to somewhere in Andalucia [rural/small town] in the next two years. and hoping to come and spend some time in a cave B and B [etc] to find out more about living in a cave.

Welcome Helen, you'll find we're a friendly bunch here and a rich source of any information you might need.

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HO HO HO!!!!!

Welcome to the forum Helen!

WELCOME TO THE FORUM. wHOOPS, a caps lock problem!

Hi Helen, welcome to the Forum, as La mancha has already said folk on here are very helpful and impart LOT'S of useful info and advice. There are some good B&B caves in the region. Do you have any idea exactly which area you plan to visit? Andalucia is a big place!! Most people on the forum live in the Altiplano area (eg Baza, Benamaural, Castillejar, Huescar, Galera etc ..... to give some examples and for you to locate the area on a map!). I took early retirement and moved here at the begining of May this year, I love it! Good luck with your plans!

Welcome Helen

Cave Bunny wrote:Welcome to the forum Helen!

Thanks Cave Bunny.
Is that an accurate photo of you by the way??????????????

gilly wrote:Hi Helen, welcome to the Forum, as La mancha has already said folk on here are very helpful and impart LOT'S of useful info and advice. There are some good B&B caves in the region. Do you have any idea exactly which area you plan to visit? Andalucia is a big place!! Most people on the forum live in the Altiplano area (eg Baza, Benamaural, Castillejar, Huescar, Galera etc ..... to give some examples and for you to locate the area on a map!). I took early retirement and moved here at the begining of May this year, I love it! Good luck with your plans!

Thanks for your help.
so far I have looked particularly at La Galera/ Huescar region.....but am open to other ideas

[quote="Cave Bunny"]Welcome to the forum Helen![/quote


Thanks Cave Bunny.
Is that an accurate photo of you by the way??????????????

Imagemaker wrote:Welcome Helen

Thanks Image Maker.
are you also living in a cave in the area?

Devon.Dave wrote:WELCOME TO THE FORUM. wHOOPS, a caps lock problem!

I sent you a Thanks message yesterday but dont know if you got it so please excuse if you get the same one today!!...........Are you from Devon? [If so.....me too!! Well, actually Im from there even if not so!!]

Hi Helen
no, not recieved your thanks message, how did you send it? Yes we're from Paignton in Devon, well still here actually although we get out to the cave whenever possible. there's afew Devonians on here. Every so often they admit it. Weve even got Torquay United's fan on here! (Their only one)

Yes Helen, it's fairly accurate, although my eyes are grey green, not blue. My belly is quite fat, but I have smaller feet. It was the closest I could get. This is also a good likeness... but thankfully my teeth aren't as big.

Benamaurel is very nice and convenient for Baza. Actually, almost everywhere is nice in the Altiplano.

Helen Barbera wrote:

Imagemaker wrote:Welcome Helen

Thanks Image Maker.
are you also living in a cave in the area?

Hi Helen - yes I live in Galera and have had my cave for 4 years now. This is a lovely area and cave living is the best! I hope you enjoy your visit and find somewhere you like.

All the very best,

Sue

[quote="Devon.Dave"]Hi Helen
no, not recieved your thanks message, how did you send it? Yes we're from Paignton in Devon, well still here actually although we get out to the cave whenever possible. there's afew Devonians on here. Every so often they admit it. Weve even got Torquay United's fan on here! (Their only one) [/quote

As they say, small world.....
Im from Totnes believe it or not!
Ok so tell me something about your cave please....or send a couple of photos maybe? WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE THE MAIN UPSIDES AND DOWNSIDES [OOPS! CAPS LOCK] Im totally fascinated by them. Almost addicted to looking on the website of property agents with caves to sell. Lol

Imagemaker wrote:

Helen Barbera wrote:

Imagemaker wrote:Welcome Helen

Thanks Image Maker.
are you also living in a cave in the area?

Hi Helen - yes I live in Galera and have had my cave for 4 years now. This is a lovely area and cave living is the best! I hope you enjoy your visit and find somewhere you like.

All the very best,

Sue

Sooooooooooooo how about a couple of photos of your cave? As I was just saying to Devon Dave.....Im totally fascinated by them and almost addicted to looking at property agents with caves to sell.
Best, Helen

Helen, one does get addicted to caves!! I just love going into other peoples places, they are all so different!! I spent hours looking at cave houses for sale on the internet before i bought one ..... once the seed is set it just grows and grows!! BE WARNED!

gilly wrote:Helen, one does get addicted to caves!! I just love going into other peoples places, they are all so different!! I spent hours looking at cave houses for sale on the internet before i bought one ..... once the seed is set it just grows and grows!! BE WARNED!

HO HO. Warned yes. Cured no!!

Hi Helen, I'm pleased to see that you joined I told you to expect a warm welcome!
If you need to know anything, just ask!
Alan.

Helen Barbera wrote:

Imagemaker wrote:

Helen Barbera wrote:

Imagemaker wrote:Welcome Helen

Thanks Image Maker.
are you also living in a cave in the area?

Hi Helen - yes I live in Galera and have had my cave for 4 years now. This is a lovely area and cave living is the best! I hope you enjoy your visit and find somewhere you like.

All the very best,

Sue

Sooooooooooooo how about a couple of photos of your cave? As I was just saying to Devon Dave.....Im totally fascinated by them and almost addicted to looking at property agents with caves to sell.
Best, Helen

Hi Helen,

My cave is for sale! You can take a look here [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] I do have more photos if you would like to p.m. me. I know all about that addiction by the way

Another former resident of 'the peoples republic of devon', we live in el margen now and buckfastleigh for many years,
barry and lindy.

Welcome Helen, dont listen to Devon Dave he is a torquay united fan behind closed doors, i am not the only united fan there are many of us.
I used to goto a bar in Chapel street, Barry cant remember the name of it, something Arms.

Watermans!