These initial strikes were first planned back in December relating to rising fuel prices, so maybe nothing to do with these Putin sanctions??

I can confirm this morning in Cartagena there were 50 to 100 hgv vehicles in a procession around the port. All blowing their horns.

In Valencia market l was told that strawberries went from 2.50 to 6 euros a kilo.

Interesting. I've met a few "Patricias" here in Uruguay, but never a "Patricio".

Pretty much as a rule of thumb, bad wines are at first sight in supermarkets while the better ones are not so evident on the shelves. There are many cheap good wines in supermarkets to choose: Barbadillo (white dry), Diamante (Rioja sweet white), almost any verdejo and albariño. Among the reds, Borsao and Caperucita Tinta. I think only of Mercadona. Also, there is one Port, one manzanilla and one cava cheap and good enough in Mercadona, but I don't remember the brands.

Spaniards must ask the British people, How come Spain was picked as the beneficiary of debts bailout during Mr. Nigel Parage time where Spain was bailed out 4 times, Why not other European countries?. Same thing as King Philip II declare bankruptcy 4 times after 1588 and after El Escorial Palace was made.

Hi Stuart if you want a different perspective of the health situation then listen to dr John Campbell he doesn’t panic when things go wrong he tells like it is and gives you his take. Keep up the great work

Re. the electric car question: here in the south there are very few chargers and also electric cars on the roads. You see the lone Tesla in Marbella but not much else. The electricity prices in Spain (also before the current price hike) was very expensive so it is not worth it vs. a low consumption gasoline/diesel car. Plus, there is not incentives like in Norway where electric cars are import tax free (to increase the interest from potential buyers).

I think 3 or 4 euros for a bottle of wine is sufficient. I tried a lot in that price range and found some good ones. Tempranillo is a poor grape unless it is a reserva and expensive. Try Cabernet Sauvignon.

So how does the fuel work their in Spain. Here in the US, you have the Oil companies, that sell oil to wholesalers, who then sell to everyone that needs the oil not just gas for cars/trucks, but that oil that is purchase by individual gas stations then set their prices based on competition. The cost of the oil may or may not relate to the actual retail price at the pump on any given day based on the current price of oil. At least that is way it works here in the CA, USA. So we use an app, called gas buddy to fine the stations with the best prices on any given day. But, what makes gas cost even more in CA that any State in the US is we have special fuel blends that is suppose to make the burning of gas less pollutant. Not sure ;you deal that issue in Spain, but it is another factor to increase prices. The last contributor is a multitude of taxes, in CA that amounts to about $1.29 per gallon of fuel on top of the retail price of the actual fuel. Current prices here average around $6 per gallon and expected to continue up as we push to the summer months. Good luck with that Gas prices in Spain it is tough on everyone.

Hi 👋Mary from Calpe 🎼🎶🎶.

So….the Fake News callers were Fake News. It’s enough to make your head hurt!!

Seems strange to ask Stuart his opinion of Pinot Grigio, a white wine not associated with Spain, though he may have come across it in Australia.

"Pinot grigio (pee-noh gree-jhee-oh) is a white wine that is often light, crisp, and dry with plenty of zippy, mouth-watering acidity. It goes by several different names depending on the country—pinot grigio in Italy, pinot gris in France, grauer burgunder in Germany, and grauburgunder in Austria. Pinot grigio is the second most popular white wine in America, and while it's not always a connoisseur's top pick, it's well-loved by wine drinkers everywhere. Like other white wines, it is relatively low in alcohol.

Regions: Trentino-Alto Adige, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli, Lombardy, Alsace, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Oregon, California

Origin: Burgundy, France

Sweetness: Dry to medium-dry

Color: Pale gold

ABV: 11.5–13.5%

Pinot Grigio vs. Pinot Gris

While you will come across white wine bottles labeled pinot grigio and pinot gris, they are actually the same type of wine made from the same grapes. There are minor style differences between the names based on their region. Wines marked pinot grigio are typically Italian or made in an Italian style—dry, crisp, and light-bodied with citrus aromas. Wines marked pinot gris are French or made in a French style, and often come from Alsace. Alsace-style pinot gris can be richer, more full-bodied, and sometimes sweet."

Hey Stu, do you have any idea where I can find fresh cream. I'm in Alicante, tried carefour, AlCampo & mercadona, they only have UHT cream. Any clues?

In press pictures of Spain, everyone is still wearing masks. Why? Didn't they get the memo? Masks are practically useless for preventing the propagation of Covid.

The technical definition of dust is particles of any kind of matter that's small enough to be airborne but large enough to be visible to the eye. Sand CAN fly, but it needs strong wind and it's very unpleasant when it does (cfr. "sandblasting"). You're welcome.

Hello Stuart, loving all your videos. I notice that your skin looks so much healthier when you are in the car. In the office your skin looks red and flushed. Could you improve your lighting?

Taxfree fuel for truckers would be good.

No dust in north England

no shortage of Guinness in Ireland for Paddys Day

I had beach outside my door xx sand xx

We have fincas de Lebrel 3.99 rioja quite good xx

The live streams are always good Stuart, bad sadly work always stops me joining.
Watched it back though. Transport strikes is all that Spain needs now!!!
Costs of living now rising across the world, makes you wonder when things may stabilise?

Sunflower was short in mercadona and lidlls xx

Covered in red sand. Here and 30mm of rain xx

Happy st patricks day from Ireland