Air Experiences Across the Costa Blanca

Here is the next edition to my activity summary of 2009 - air experiences on the Costa Blanca.

As usual it's an article for the Round Town News so if you follow this link you'll be able to read all about it.

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21781&Itemid=31

I've just enrolled on a journalism course so am looking foward to my personal professional development in 2010, it's going to be an exciting journey filled with fun and adventure and I will be taking you with me at every step of the way.

I hope everyone that reads this has a happy, healthy and prosperous year in 2010.

Warmest wishes, Anna :)

Finishing the week with a bang!

Yesterday we spent a lovely afternoon shooting at our friends school near to the Maigmo nature reserve in Alicante. It was FREEZING, but we soldiered on. My partner did very well, never having fired a shotgun before, I was very proud of him and I think he may have found a new hobby. I was less fortunate in my abilities and whereas in the past I have managed to fire of some accurate flukes; I missed all the damn clays this time. I think I need to work on which eye to focus with; or change the hand I hold the gun with. Either way I'm going to need major practice if I'm going to keep up with the boys!
The write up for this experience will be my first feature in the Round Town News in 2010 and will be posted here for you all to have a good chuckle over.

Earth Experiences Across the Costa Blanca

The end of 2009 is upon us and for my next 3 columns in the Round Town News I will be looking at the highlights of the Costa Blanca and my adventures this year. This week starts by looking at earth bound experiences:

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21646&Itemid=31

Check me out next week when we look at air, concluding with sea in the last edition of 2009.

Tara's Retreat and Dan's Mosaics

This weeks article is about a really lovely couple I know, who run a yoga retreat and mosaic workshops close to Cartegena in the Murcia region.

There's also a shout-out to the Spanish Class 1 team who were up on the podium after coming 3rd at the last races in Abu Dhabi.

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21470&Itemid=31

Power Boating in Spain

Good morning all! Here is my latest article published in this weeks Round Town News. This week I have covered power boating in Spain and some of the issues affecting this activity. I hope you enjoy.

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21411&Itemid=31

Have a great weekend! Anna :)

Ryanair Calendar Girls Photo Shoot - Video

Hola!

Just found this online and thought I would share. I helped to coordinate the locations and team members featured in the first 2 minutes 16 seconds.

I have just submitted an article for next weeks Round Town News that will feature a bit more info about the calendar so will add the link for that next weekend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80b5Pm6sf34

Enjoy! ;)

Pole Fitness

Pole dancing has been my passion for over a year now and not only is the sport totally cool but the instructor is one of my best friends. Check out this article to find out more:

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21319&Itemid=31

I will be posting some films on YouTube by the end of the winter season, all the girls are getting so good now and we reckon we can produce a video that makes everyone look twice!

Watch this space people!

Ultralight Flying Session

Here's another air-born article from the Round Town News, this time taking place right inland close to the Sierra de Espuña.

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21281&Itemid=31

I hope you guys are enjoying these!!

Anna :)

La Manga Club Charity Walk

This is an article I wrote after climbing a lovely (small) mountain. It was a baking day but an easy walk compared to some of the others I've done.

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21162&Itemid=38

The Class 1 article I wrote recently has had some fantastic feedback and is being used to drill up further support for the races taking part in Torrevieja next year. Sooooo exciting!

Class 1 - An Introduction

Hi everyone!
This article is one of my best yet! For all the petrol heads and wanna-be speed freaks, this is for you:

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21140&Itemid=31

I'm proud to be the only English journalist associated with the Spanish team and can't wait to see how the story unfolds...... Watch this space

Crazy Days

Well, last week was pretty crazy. Richard (partner and Director / Principle Yachtsmaster Instructor of Serenity Sailing) had taken some more experienced students to Ibiza for the week so I had decided to pack my week full of fun things to keep me entertained.
Cut to me getting hopefully lost south of Murcia in search of an airfield, I forgot to print off my directions and maps!! Darn! I ended up being 1.5 hours late and was so stressed out! I hate being late and have never been THAT late before, gggrrrr. I was visiting a microlight (ultralight in Spain) school for a flying session which I have just drafted an article about. That was a really cool experience, although not as adrenaline-pumping as I would normally get my kicks from :)
I then dropped in to a fabulous yoga retreat - Tara's Retreat - run by Vivienne and Dan from the UK. It was a lot easier to get to :) I took part in a great Pilates session with two other guests, Ben and Belinda. Ben has worked on the motor racing circuit since the 90's as a commentator, notably for Eurosport. I must get his full name so I have a proper claim to fame! Belinda is an events coodinator on the same scene and they both were just lovely. I really wanted to stay an extra day so I could talk with them more and do more pilates but the next morning, I had to dash off and climb a mountain!
I had made contact with a resident at the famous La Manga Club resort as they are running a month-long fiesta!! All the proceeds go to local charities and so far, it's all going really well and they've raised loads of money. I volunteered to walk a local mountain with a good-sized group of enthusiasts. The gentlemen leading the walk (Robyn) has a great knowledge of the local area and made it very interesting for all of us. He even managed to get us in to a mine that will eventually be opened as a tourist attraction! Good man! That was pretty cool inside. The walk took just over 3 hours, the highest point looking over La Union, Portman and if not for the haze, Cartegena. It was so hot that day and we were all drenched with sweat, nice :)
Anyway, you'll be able to read all about these adventures in my next few articles so watch out!

A Break in the Mountains

Check out this article if you want to get just a small insight in to some mountains close to use, in the Costa Blanca north. Impressive by anyone's standards, this area boasts mountains, lakes, gorge's and farming the produces tonnes of yummy stuff.

Paste this address in to your browser to access it:

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20959&Itemid=31

I'll be going back that way for sure :)

Ryanair Calender Girls Photo Shoot

Wow! This week was fun! We worked on a great project with the publishing house that deal with Ryanair's in-flight magazines. They approached us about helping them our with their 2010 calendar, use this link to read more:

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20865&Itemid=31

The calendar will be out from 1 November and as it's for charity, you should treat yourself or someone you know :)

Family Days Out On Land

Hiya. Please use this address to check out a Round Town News article on Casa la Pedrera and all the fun that families can have there:

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20150&Itemid=31

This location is great for couples, families with young children and teens, groups and they also have access to another house which is a great wedding venue.

Water Sports on the Costa Blanca

Use this address to check out an article in the Round Town News about what families can do on the Costa during the summer:

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20293&Itemid=31