tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post6384734838146496832..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: A beautiful day exploring Ubeda, Spain.Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19886989212806147142017-01-24T03:01:57.801-05:002017-01-24T03:01:57.801-05:00Yep, that sounds about right. We had also read tha...Yep, that sounds about right. We had also read that the Andalucia region where we have been seeing all these olive trees has about 40 million trees!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-41695685824104065782017-01-24T03:00:00.396-05:002017-01-24T03:00:00.396-05:00We have seen work trucks similar to these, just no...We have seen work trucks similar to these, just not 3-wheeled ones here but we definitely would not consider these a pickup truck.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-47426409702252298552017-01-23T15:50:19.030-05:002017-01-23T15:50:19.030-05:00I just toured a Californian olive oil farm last we...I just toured a Californian olive oil farm last week, and they said it could take up to 60 lb of olives to produce a gallon of olive oil. So that suggests that it would take a full season's growth from 1-2 trees to produce a gallon of olive oil.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15092039781709106727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-59858726983226738962017-01-23T15:37:21.714-05:002017-01-23T15:37:21.714-05:00When I was in Italy, you would see these tiny 3-wh...When I was in Italy, you would see these tiny 3-wheeled pickup trucks. Hardly bears a resemblance to the North American ones. Like this: https://margieinitaly.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/tiny-pickup-truck-in-italy-1007x670.jpgSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15092039781709106727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-32280350823777431432017-01-21T02:09:48.743-05:002017-01-21T02:09:48.743-05:00We have wondered the same thing. To give you an id...We have wondered the same thing. To give you an idea though one tree will produce approximately 15-20kg (33-44lb) of olives during one season. The region that we were in is Andalucia and it is the largest olive growing area in the world.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53359250907697403992017-01-20T19:37:08.852-05:002017-01-20T19:37:08.852-05:00I like those old narrow streets. I wonder how man...I like those old narrow streets. I wonder how many olives are produced in such a large grove of trees?Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83871426719957412952017-01-17T16:15:09.913-05:002017-01-17T16:15:09.913-05:00Yeah, Kevin isn't quite sure how he made that ...Yeah, Kevin isn't quite sure how he made that one, other than he happened to be looking at the population of another city and got the two mixed up. We certainly aren't perfect, even though we try to be! ;-)<br /><br />We sure miss Sherman's capability of making his own power and just about always having plenty of it on hand. Never again will we own a motorhome that isn't properly equipped with solar and enough battery power for our needs.<br /><br />The weather was much better today now that we are down by the coast. I was actually wearing capris and sandals this afternoon! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69766143040574140052017-01-17T16:08:54.686-05:002017-01-17T16:08:54.686-05:00Thank you Jim, Kevin received it and will look int...Thank you Jim, Kevin received it and will look into getting one.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46758922728294988042017-01-17T10:27:45.301-05:002017-01-17T10:27:45.301-05:00I make mistakes all the time on our blog so it is ...I make mistakes all the time on our blog so it is refreshing when someone of your blogging experience makes a mistake as well. Thank you. Our friends are boondocking for the first time beside us with a 37 ft. fifth wheel and they only have one 12 volt battery. That makes for a good learning experience on power management. I think they will get more power soon. So glad you are having all that fun over there. The weather here is not much different that there. 6C this morning in Quartzsite Arizona.Lorne Green (A Place Called Away)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15915547855524467769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84322376271458452082017-01-16T21:02:12.121-05:002017-01-16T21:02:12.121-05:00I'll email you a pic of the package, might hel...I'll email you a pic of the package, might help locate one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602961086922569026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61255122353217679602017-01-16T11:14:12.984-05:002017-01-16T11:14:12.984-05:00Glad to see that you are enjoying that area, it is...Glad to see that you are enjoying that area, it is one of our most favourite in all of Mexico! Say hi to everyone for us! We are really missing not being there this year but we are also enjoying this new adventure of ours.<br /><br />So nice to hear that Whiskey's tree is doing so well. We sure do miss her but we know she is in a good place there.<br /><br />Hope you have a a good journey through Mexico.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20045145659384019002017-01-16T11:10:28.538-05:002017-01-16T11:10:28.538-05:00It normally takes a while before people start to p...It normally takes a while before people start to pay attention to the rules, and they need to have enough people complain to those not picking up to really have any effect. Hopefully it will improve more in time.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54771208748491592972017-01-16T10:50:18.826-05:002017-01-16T10:50:18.826-05:00I'm not sure where I got it from,but I obvious...I'm not sure where I got it from,but I obviously made a mistake! Thanks for the correction Fidel...yes, we liked Ubeda a lot!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19081986267522201382017-01-16T10:49:14.486-05:002017-01-16T10:49:14.486-05:00Hi Jim. Yes, you are correct that there are some m...Hi Jim. Yes, you are correct that there are some minor power losses during the transformation. Yes, the inverter is mostly for the the laptops, two of them. I<br />ll look into your suggestion when we get back to Canada. I wonder why they're not more common?Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56700444244387136402017-01-16T10:45:57.773-05:002017-01-16T10:45:57.773-05:00Hi Carol...nope, there are no pick up trucks in mo...Hi Carol...nope, there are no pick up trucks in most of Europe. Too hard on fuel, and they don't fit on some of the narrow streets in the towns.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-41179100808617715532017-01-16T09:50:26.477-05:002017-01-16T09:50:26.477-05:00Where did you get the population info from? Ubeda ...Where did you get the population info from? Ubeda is about 35,000 inhabitants.<br /><br />I hope you liked it!Fidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901418828735616316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8011132806020767882017-01-16T09:30:39.298-05:002017-01-16T09:30:39.298-05:00sorry, not sure why my google ID didnt publish wit...sorry, not sure why my google ID didnt publish with that comment...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602961086922569026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56281190761417676472017-01-15T20:17:05.169-05:002017-01-15T20:17:05.169-05:00Just wondering what you plug into the inverter, a ...Just wondering what you plug into the inverter, a laptop? every time you change voltage there are losses, 12v to 110v to 18v. Its more efficient to get a 12 convertor to step up to 18v, or what ever you require, they are multivoltage. They have a cigarette plug on them. The first thing we did on our class C was fit a cigarette socket on the house battery, cant live without it. I cant find one on Amazon at the moment. They are around $20, the one I have is a Vanson brand.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602961086922569026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80293930441094934922017-01-15T20:11:55.213-05:002017-01-15T20:11:55.213-05:00Loving all these pictures and information ! But,...Loving all these pictures and information ! But, you left me hanging with a question - no pickups in Spain?Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787062544799575559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67326476594240813812017-01-15T19:44:49.818-05:002017-01-15T19:44:49.818-05:00Your friends in Valle de Juarez talked about you a...Your friends in Valle de Juarez talked about you and your blog around a delicious lunch at The Troje today. 8 of us met at La Cocinita for breakfast. Barb and Sal, Heinz and Uli, Sandy and daughter Melissa, and newcomers -us- Jerry and Becky Cope. We hiked down to the Waterfall at Mazamitla. What a special treat! Then back to Hacienda Contreras. We are the only MH here. It is perfectly safe every where we have been but we see few RV's anywhere. We'd encourage everyone to make the trip. Just follow Kevin and Ruth's travels and you will have no problems. PS We all read your blog every day. PSS We visited Whiskey's tree. It is lovely, full of flowers. Enjoy Spain!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14251089538683723623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16332223022250605482017-01-15T16:00:44.283-05:002017-01-15T16:00:44.283-05:00Ubeda is my born town, I'm glad you like it! A...Ubeda is my born town, I'm glad you like it! A few years back it became illegal to not to pick your dog's poo from the floor, but it looks like some ubetenses still don't know it LOL.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04370080197308162213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40080718626113371752017-01-15T14:29:53.296-05:002017-01-15T14:29:53.296-05:00If we were to buy a motorhome in Europe the first ...If we were to buy a motorhome in Europe the first thing we would do is to invest the money and have solar panels placed on the roof, I am sure you would get your money back when it came time to sell the unit. We have had solar on our roof and 4 batteries in our motorhome back in Canada and we would never own a motorhome again without having this installed. Too us, it is just a necessity and it makes life so much easier. Having this unit now that we have installed a better inverter has helped, especially because they already have the portable solar panel so if we like a place then we can stay longer than just a day or two.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34162444890487497442017-01-15T14:23:43.419-05:002017-01-15T14:23:43.419-05:00We haven't been treating ourselves out to tapa...We haven't been treating ourselves out to tapas or a meal because we know we will be doing more of that in the next few weeks to a month when we meet up with our friends Glen and Steve and also when my cousin, Helen and her husband Tony arrive and spend time with us.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85606516933957239762017-01-15T14:21:22.468-05:002017-01-15T14:21:22.468-05:00Won't be long and we will be back at the coast...Won't be long and we will be back at the coast. It's hard though because there is so much to see!!!<br /><br />The new inverter is working out well. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83477103072022591632017-01-15T14:20:02.725-05:002017-01-15T14:20:02.725-05:00Thank you for the comment Diana and for following ...Thank you for the comment Diana and for following along on our journey. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.com