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MARIO FINLAYSON NATIONAL ART GALLERY OPEN DAY
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ROLEX 2021 PREDICTIONS
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DAD’S KITCHEN: VENEZUELAN EMPANADAS
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ORDINATION OF ARCHBISHOP MARK MILES
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THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE
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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?
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WORLD ECONOMY IN 2021: HERE’S WHO WILL WIN AND WHO WILL LOSE
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE R.F.A. BEDENHAM EXPLOSION
LUNCH AT THE MAYOR’S PARLOUR, CITY HALL IN HONOUR OF ARCHBISHOP MARK MILES
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EARTH DAY 2021
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VIRTUAL DOG WALK RAISES IMPORTANT FUNDS FOR GUIDE DOG CHARITY
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R.F.A. BEDENHAM EXPLOSION REMEMBERED: A PERSONAL STORY
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE NELL CRAIG PHOTOSHOOT
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DISCOVER GIBRALTAR WITH WWW.GIBRALTAR.COM – GIBRALTAR MONKEYS
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THE TRUTH BEHIND EX-PATS LIVES REVEALED
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GIBRALTAR MARKS THE 70th
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Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery Open Day AN OPEN DAY TO promote the new curation at the Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery will be held on Wednesday 2nd June. This will mark the 6th anniversary of the opening of the Gallery to the day and will be a chance to celebrate the new works on show. The Gallery, which already housed works by Gibraltar artists Gustavo Bacarisas, Jacobo Azagury, Rudesindo Mannia, Leni Mifsud and Mario Finlayson, now also displays works from artist and playwright Elio Cruz. Newly acquired works and paintings not exhibited before will be on show, with the ‘Quote room’, a room displaying a work and quotation by each artist, now a freeflowing space adding to the overall visitor’s experience. Guided tours will be on offer at
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10.30am and 2:30pm, for which booking is essential. There will also be a Children’s Hour between 4:30pm and 5:30pm to encourage younger visitors, with a variety of activities on offer. The Hon. Prof. John Cortes, Minister for Culture, will give a rededication address at 12noon. Complimentary cheese and wine will be offered throughout the day for visitors. Gibraltar Cultural Services encourages the public to visit the City Hall and appreciate the works of art on offer in this historical setting. The Gallery will be open until 6pm on this day. For bookings and more details contact the Cultural Development Unit on 20049161 or email development@culture.gov.gi
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Rolex 2021 Predictions Article by Jordan Ferro (Watch & Bullion)
AND SO IT BEGINS, new year, new Rolex releases. Every year, like clockwork, the mighty crown blesses us mere mortals with new timepieces to drool over. Beyond guessing what new releases will join the catalogue there also is the question which models will be removed and in response will either go unnoticed or rocket up in price, there is no real in between.
guiding us we can make educated guesses as to what seems most likely. Beyond the professional intrigue this yearly ritual is like Christmas for watch nerds. It is a time to dream and hope and the giddy anticipation the night before is unparalleled.
With the coronavirus, and the death of Baselworld that accompanied it, last year was a mess overshadowed by the While Rolex is often claimed confusion of what is actually to be a conservative brand that going to happen. This year things does not mean that their next are a little more planned as steps have become predictable. Rolex, together with many other With the wisdom of the past notable companies, formed 8 GLOBE MAGAZINE
together to create their own exhibition show titled “Watches & Wonders“ that is set to take place on April 7th. The following are our personal predictions of what could happen on that day categorized into the respective product families. DAYTONA
First things first, I call nonsense on the 41mm blue steel Daytona pictures that have made the rounds. Since the steel Daytona was only released in 2016 timewise it would be too fast for a new steel model. Additionally,
a size upgrade like the proposed 41mm would usually be first seen on a precious metal model rather than jump straight to stainless. While on the topic of the metal, it would seem insensitive of Rolex to add more fuel to the fire given the crazy escapades of steel Daytona prices with them trading at three times retail. What is much more likely is a two-tone Everose gold model being introduced to the collection either with a metal or a ceramic bezel. A watch like that makes so much sense I had to double
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check that it wasn’t already in the current catalogue. This would make for a handsome alternative to get more buyers who wait on a steel model to jump for the twotone variant. Sadly, I fear that the platinum Daytona will be discontinued. Initially introduced for the 50th anniversary of the model this amazing watch was not in the focus of collectors until this year when prices exploded. This year this watch will have been around already for 8 years. It seems hightime that it will be discontinued following the pattern of other anniversary watches like the Kermit.
anniversary of this model and we all know how much Rolex likes to wait for these events in order to redo their watch. Finally there is the teaser on the Rolex website which has robbed even the hardest sceptics of their last doubts. Since the dial is still a contemporary design there is no need for Rolex to meddle with it, although there is the possibility of a model with green accents being released parallel to the normal watch as we have seen for example with the Submariner. Additionally, a ceramic bezel akin to that on the steel Daytona is a given though possibly with a
that this model will get a new generation 32xx movement, being one of the last models with the old generation that still have the inferior 48h power reserve. EXPLORER
With the Rolex Explorer II getting an update it would only make sense to update the standard Explorer in the same swoop. A lot of people have talked about the possibility of a polar white dial added which seems more like fan-fiction than anything else. Instead Rolex will take a more conservative approach and simply fit it with an updated movement and alter the case
Daytona
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The fact that the Explorer II will get an update is basically an open secret at this point. This watch is long due an update as it has been 10 years since the current generation got introduced for its 40th anniversary back in 2011. Beyond that it is also the 50th 10 GLOBE MAGAZINE
matte instead of polished finish as seen on some Yacht-Master models. Since the current generation already sits comfortably at 42mm an increase in size seems unlikely and would probably alienate a portion of the hardcore Rolex fans. What is sure is
this day unheard of for Rolex and would almost feel like an admittall of failure for the design language of the last two decades. That seems extremely unlikely to occur one year after their most iconic watch, the submariner, got its first increase in size ever. MILGAUSS
There have been some rumours going around that the Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue green crystal will get the axe and follow the path of the Hulk as a watch we have only learnt to appreciate once it was no longer available. I would wager Rolex is going to go one further than that and kill off
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size. While I personally would like to see the case shrink back to its traditional 36mm roots Rolex will probably increase it instead to 40mm. Not only is 40mm a more contemporary size that fits better in the overall Rolex collection, but also a decrease in size is to
the entire collection. Historically speaking the Milgauss is one of the ranges that has been produced back in 1956 only to be discontinued in 1988 and then reintroduced in 2007. Since then it has seen some success but not nearly the levels of interest we see for other watches and particularly the models without
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the green crystal have been underperformers. While some people think this model will get a new movement I struggle to see the end goal for this product. This is because since 2014 Rolex has slowly started to integrate their Syloxi
escapement in some of their fringe products and will expand this provided it proves itself to be reliable. These are made out of silicon and by virtue of the nature of that material completely paramagnetic. While it may still take some years
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for the silicon to be integrated in all product lines I do not see Rolex justifying still putting in the effort for this product. What would be the point of the traditional soft-iron core for the movement if it is already paramagnetic to begin with, and what would be the point of
the Milgauss if all other Rolex watches are also paramagnetic? That is it for our predictions for the 2021 Rolex releases. Be sure to check in with us some time after the 7th of April to hear our takes on what new Rolex models have been introduced!
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Ordination of Archbishop Mark Miles ARCHBISHOP MARK MILES was ordained at a ceremony on Sunday 25th April last in the presence of 800 witnesses at the Europa Sports Centre. He started his role as Apostolic Nuncio of Benin and Togo at the end of April, having flown out of Gibraltar on Monday 26th. A number of VIPs from the Vatican and the UK attended the event. Archbishop Mark Miles chose his hometown for the ordination, with the consecrating
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bishops at the service representing three strands of his life-the Vatican, friendship and the Rock. Cardinal Pietro Parolin was the main consecrator, joined by Archbishop Arthur Roche and the Bishop of Gibraltar Carmel Zammit. And it was not just the consent of the Pope that was needed, but in what is known as the examination of the candidate, Archbishop Mark Miles was questioned on his faith and
resolve in the presence of the community. The service also included the laying of hands by the principal consecrator with the prayer of consecration taking place over the book of Gospels. A book then presented to the new Archbishop after he'd been anointed. Archbishop Mark Miles was then presented with his ring, mitre and pastoral staff ready to take his place among the Bishops.
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Lunch at the Mayor's Parlour City Hall in honour of Archbishop Mark Miles HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR, Mr John Gonçalves, hosted a lunch at the Mayor’s Parlour, City Hall, in honour of His Excellency The Most Rev. Archbishop Mark Miles, Apostolic Nuncio to Benin and Togo, following his Episcopal Ordination the previous day. At the lunch, also attended by The Rt. Rev. Bishop
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Carmel Zammit, the local clergy, Archbishop Miles’ family and former Mayors of Gibraltar, His Worship presented Archbishop Miles with a Bishop’s Mitre on behalf of the people of Gibraltar. Archbishop Miles thereafter presented His Worship with a personal gift from His Holiness Pope Francis, the Medaglia Pontificia marking his pontificate, which was blessed by the Holy Father.
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Earth Day 2021: Three Days of Climate Action This year's theme: Restore our Earth The main theme for Earth Day 2021 is ‘Restore Our Earth™’, which focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems
ON 22ND APRIL, WE celebrated Earth Day to empower and expand the environmental movement. This year's emphasis is on supporting local communities, focusing on areas that are disproportionately affected by environmental issues. Those living on the front lines of these environmental crises do not always have the resources to deal with the damage. Over the last year, it has become apparent how our health and wellbeing is closely interlinked with the health of our planet. Fighting the climate crisis requires determined and persistent action on many fronts. However, the solutions are many and action on the ground demonstrates that we may still have a chance to stop the worst crisis from hitting us – especially the most vulnerable among us in the coming years. 18 GLOBE MAGAZINE
messages with today’s youth climate activists, including Greta Thunberg. It was followed by the “Teach for the Planet: Global Education Summit” on April 21st, a multilingual virtual summit that span several time zones and featured prominent activists from every continent, focused on the crucial role that educators play in combating climate change and why we need transformative climate education now.
Many actions and events this year will centre on climate action, reforestation, or protecting biodiversity. Specific actions include food and environment impact (foodprint) reduction, global cleanups, climate literacy or citizen science campaigns.
THREE DAYS OF CLIMATE ACTION
The three days of climate action began on April 20th with a global youth climate summit, consisting of panels, speeches, discussions, and special
Finally, on April 22nd, parallel to the Biden Administration’s global climate summit, EarthDay. org held its second Earth Day Live digital event, a multihour, multi-channel livestream which included segments taking place around the world starting at 18:00 Brussels time (CEST) and featured workshops and panel discussions with a
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focus on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. All events could be followed live on the official EarthDay website.
depend on nature. Our societies and our economy cannot function without it. Yet, we have not done right by it. We have overexploited its resources and undermined its biodiversity, thus threatening our own survival.
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Climate change and other environmental degradations
have broken our natural systems, leading to new and fatal diseases, as well as, a breakdown of the global economy. But just as climate change and ‘coronavirus’ painfully remind us of the harm we’ve caused, Restore Our Earth reminds us of the opportunities that lay ahead.
We must Restore Our Earth not just because we care about the natural world, but because we live on it. Every one of us needs a healthy Earth to support our jobs, livelihoods, health and survival, and happiness. A healthy planet is not an option — it is a necessity!
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Virtual dog walk raises important funds for Guide Dog Charity DOG lovers have united with Specsavers Ópticas to help raise 1,325 € through a virtual dog walk
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE took part in the charity event to support the important work of the ONCE Foundation for Guide Dogs (FOPG). The charity breeds and trains guide dogs, so they can be placed free of charge with people who have severe visual impairment in the community, enabling them to live the fullest lives possible. Nerea Galdos-Little from Specsavers Ópticas Marbella, praised the public for their generosity and also thanked her colleagues across all nine Specsavers Ópticas stores for their efforts during the fundraising campaign. ‘We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in this fundraising campaign and donated. This is a great step towards raising the 5,000 € we have pledged to donate to FOPG at the end of the year. We will continue to collect money in the stores for the rest of the year and would appreciate any donations in the collection tins in our stores on the Costa del Sol. You can also donate online, please write SPEC 22 GLOBE MAGAZINE
David Bradshaw Specsavers Ópticas, Irene Garcia ONCE, Daniel Lahitón
it if many more people could have access to a guide dog, as it really has changed my life and I couldn’t live without her. Before I depended on my wife and my children so much, but now I am independent and I wish that many more people could have the same opportunity.’
in the box for your second surname so we can identify that it is part of our fundraising effort.’ The virtual dog walk took place between 26th April and 2nd May, to coincide with International Guide Dog Day (28th April). As part of the campaign, guide dog user Daniel Lahitón explained why it is so important to be able to have his guide dog Gracie. ‘They act as our eyes and give us so much independence,’ he explained. ‘I would love
Irene Garcia, Director of the ONCE Foundation in Fuengirola says that to breed, train and place a guide dog with someone, it costs approximately 35,000 €. She was delighted to hear of the Specsavers Ópticas campaign and said that all contributions are welcome, as there is so much demand for guide dogs. Specsavers Ópticas is an opticians with stores in Marbella and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. To find your nearest Specsavers Ópticas store and donate visit www.specsavers.es or visit www.perrosguia.once.es to find out more about this fantastic charity.
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Nell Craig Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Nell Craig. I am a 22 year old Sport Science graduate from Durham University, with an ambition to become a commercial pilot.
the best person you can be is, in itself, an accomplishment. Many people work five days a week in jobs that they hate, living for their two days off. I aim to build my career in an industry, which I value highly, in a role that I enjoy. I want to look forward to going to work.
I love to travel and explore new environments and cultures around the world. Travel has been very prevalent throughout my upbringing, which I am incredibly grateful to my parents for.
Flying offers me the opportunity to turn my hobby into my profession. There is something so freeing and exhilarating about being above the clouds, yet air travel is a service our society requires, essential for transporting goods, maintaining international relationships and improving our quality of life.
What is important to you? I come from a family of seven, which I prioritise above anything else. My four siblings are my greatest support and favourite choice of company. From a young age, I have been taught to value and respect others. Despite our different backgrounds and upbringings, we all have aspects of our lives that interrelate. I believe that there is a lot to gain from listening to each others’ experiences and being open to understanding their views regardless of whether or not they align with your own. 26 GLOBE MAGAZINE
What are your life goals? My main goal in life is to enjoy it. I do not hope to waste my time on things that don’t bring happiness to me or anyone else.
I want to make a positive impact on people’s lives. You don’t need to be widely recognised and appreciated to be able to better the day, week or lives of the people that surround you. Striving to be
What do you like to do in your spare time? I am a very active person. I often use my spare time get outdoors or to build on my fitness in the gym. I also spend time sketching and painting. During lockdown, I found that creating artwork was particularly therapeutic as it allowed me to express my
thoughts whilst giving me a focus for my time. What led you to participate in the photoshoot and what were you hoping for? Part of the reason I enjoy getting involved in these projects is out of admiration for the amount of thought and effort that goes into creating an image. I find it so inspiring to see everyone coming together, each contributing their own skill set, to develop the final product. I am usually keen to take part in photoshoots as I always feel there is a lot to gain from putting yourself out there. Modelling allows you to experiment with your image and explore how your body can be used for expression. I think, when working with the right people, it can really help build your confidence and self awareness.
Everyone involved in this shoot was so friendly and encouraging, which created a very comfortable environment to model in. I felt like I came away from the experience with a sense of accomplishment and having improved as a model. Have you participated in similar endeavours? I have modelled before in the past. Most projects I’ve been
involved with have been local opportunities, which I get involved with just for fun and experience. In 2016, I did consider modelling as a career. At this time, I would fly between Gibraltar and London where I began building a portfolio with ‘Models 1’. In September 2016, I began university in Durham where it
became increasingly difficult to balance my studies and social life around a modelling career. At this point, I made the decision to cut ties with ‘Models 1’ and focus on my degree. After university, I moved to London to begin my Private Pilot License in West London Aeroclub. Although I did not return to an agency, I was scouted in Oxford Street and asked to participate in a photoshoot, to advertise jewellery and watches for Cartier Dior and Mulberry, which featured in Pop Magazine. This was one among other, smaller shoots I took part in when not preoccupied with flight school. What’s next for you? In terms of modelling, I don’t see myself moving forward with this as a career, though I would like to sustain my involvement in modelling as a hobby as the end GLOBE MAGAZINE 27
result is always rewarding and those involved are always motivated and creative individuals who I enjoy surrounding myself with. I do hope to improve my modelling as a skill, but with my greater priority being to develop my career as a commercial pilot and to continue to explore the world. I am currently partway through my Private Pilot License with West London Aero Club (WLAC) and do hope to 28 GLOBE MAGAZINE
continue this in January 2022. This was originally paused at the start of 2020 to allow me to travel and was due to continue in April 2020. Due to the national lockdown, WLAC was closed and the continuation of my training was postponed until the airfield reopened in September 2020. After just 2 months of flying, the airfield was again closed when the UK entered a second lockdown. I decided to return to Gibraltar
and investigate the integrated training route in Jerez. WLAC has since reopened, however, after a period of closure, demand to use the airfield has soared and there is little availability for taking regular lessons. I have decided, in order to receive less broken training, to remain in Gibraltar until the end of the year, when covid is less prevalent. I have, simultaneously, been investigating the option
of switching from modular to integrated training, which may allow for a more stable education and may be more beneficial to me since my end goal is to fly commercially. Are you active on social media, and if so, how can people follow you? I am active on instagram. My username is nell.craig should people be interested in following my journey.
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Gibraltar Marks the 70th Anniversary of the RFA Bedenham Explosion
THE ROYAL FLEET Auxiliary (RFA) ‘Bedenham’ arrived in Gibraltar on the 24th April 1951 having loaded at Bull Point Naval Armaments Depot, Plymouth with approximately 790 tons of depth charges, ammunition and other ordnance destined for Gibraltar and Malta. When berthed at No. 39 berth, Ordnance Wharf, the cargo was unloaded onto the wharf and onto No. 10 lighter vessel that was moored on the RFA Bedenham’ s port (outboard) side. Loading of other ammunition into RFA Bedenham’s No. 2 hold, destined for Malta, was also simultaneously carried out. On the morning of the 27th April at approximately 09:54, an explosion occured on-board lighter No. 10 while a hoist of depth charges, containing Torpex, was being transferred. Thirteen people were killed in the explosion, including SubOfficer George Henderson, who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his bravery in attempting to extinguish 30 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Two dock workers, among them Jose Moss and two traders on nearby Ragged Staff Road were killed by flying debris. One fire-fighter was injured. Dock overseer Salvador Bula was injured by the explosion but managed to get others, who were injured to safety. Hundreds were injured and had to be taken to the Royal Naval Hospital Gibraltar, then known as, the British Military Hospital Gibraltar. the fire and Chief Fire Officer HM Dockyard Gibraltar, Albert Alexander Indoe, who was
posthumously awarded ‘The King’s Police And Fire Services’ Medal (for Gallantry).
The crew of the Bedenham had already abandoned the ship by the time of the explosion, with the exception of the Captain and the Naval Armament Supply Officer, both of whom were blown into the water but subsequently rescued. On 27th April last, the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia marked the 70th anniversary of the explosion of the RFA Bedenham in Gun Wharf by laying a wreath together with His Worship The Mayor John Goncalves, and the heads of the Airport and Gibraltar Fire Rescue Services Nicky Viñales and Colin Ramirez respectively. A wreath was also laid on behalf of the Civil Defence Association (UK).
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Dad's Kitchen Venezuelan Empanadas Text and Photography by Mark Montovio
Mark Montovio shares some of his much loved local and world recipes opening up possibilities for making each dish to suit a variety of families, different tastes and particular dietary needs. Combining his love of different cultures and world cuisine he is also committed to preparing meals which are nutritious, tasty and good to look at, with minimum waste and using seasonal produce EMPANADA IS THE SPANISH term for pasties. It is probably correct to say that every language and every country has a word for empanada with its own particular recipes. When it comes to its filling, sweet or savoury, it is very varied, and in general, it is made with a fine dough of corn, wheat, or puff pastry, folded in the shape of a half-moon, and then baked or fried. From Jiaozi in China, Gyoza in Japan, Pazcki in Poland, to Panzerotti in Italy, the empanada is popular as a snack or as part of a main meal. An early reference to empanadas was found in Persia dating back to 100 BC. Another empanada milestone was the landing of the Moors in Gibraltar where both Spain and Portugal made it their own. The Spanish loved it, and named it, (empanar: to wrap in bread) and then spread their recipe worldwide as they conquered the West. A Catalan chef, Roberto De Nola added the empanada recipe to a book published in Spain in 1520, Llibre del Coch (Cook Book in Catalan) When the Spanish invaded America in the 16th century they shared the recipe with the Aztecs and Maya and they made the empanadas with corn dough. It is the recipe for Venezuelan empanadas that I want to share with you today, and a particular bonus is that these are gluten free. It is a dough-based on pre-cooked corn flour. These are a great tradition and come in an extraordinary variety. In Venezuela they can be bought all year round in coffee shops, restaurants, for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and even dinner. Popular fillings include queso blanco or queso 32 GLOBE MAGAZINE
amarillo, cubed ham, roast chicken, pernil (roast pork), caraotas (black beans) and sometimes seafood. When these are filled with minced meat, they are called Empanadas de carne molida, and when they are made with
pulled/shredded meat, Empanadas con carne mechada. The filling is similar to that which we might use to make meat lasagne, although in Venezuela they commonly add soy and Worcestershire sauce. Whether this is made with minced or shredded beef, adding vegetables of your choice and often leaving it to rest overnight, makes this filling a winner. The pastry is the same as the one you would use to make arepas. You need two cups of precooked corn flour, PAN is the brand available locally, 1 cup of lukewarm water, a teaspoon of sugar and turmeric, and a pinch of salt. You mix all that in a bowl and let that rest. I like to add a few spoonfuls of milk to the dough and I hear that some people add a sprinkle of dry grated cheese. You let it rest for a bit, sprinkle flour on a work surface and roll out the dough. Using a glass, size of your choice, you cut out circles, and adding a spoonful or two of the filling depending on the size, you fold the pastry using some water or milk to seal, and pinch the edges. For those of you who are calorie conscious they can be oven cooked but, and this is a big but, there is nothing like a deep fried empanada, in plenty of olive oil, and eaten just after it has rested on kitchen paper for a few minutes. No Venezuelan feast or gathering would be without empanadas, and no doubt, once you start making these, they will form part of your culinary repertoire!
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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Baked Chicken Arrabbiata Make this easy baked chicken arrabbiata with tomatoes, peppers and spinach for a simple midweek meal then freeze any leftovers. Serve with pasta Serves: 4 • Preparation: 15 minutes •
and sliced - 1 heaped tsp chilli flakes - 2
Cooking: 15 minutes
large garlic cloves, crushed - 200ml white wine - 2x400gr cans cherry tomatoes
INGREDIENTS
- 3 oregano sprigs, plus extra to serve
1 tbsp oil - 4 skin-on chicken legs - 1 red
- 150ml chicken stock - 200gr fresh spi-
onion, sliced - 1 red pepper, deseeded
nach - Pinch of sugar - 300gr pasta
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minutes until the liquid is reduced
1. Heat the oven to 200C. Heat the oil
by half. Tip in the tomatoes, oregano,
in a non-stick frying pan over a high
stock, spinach and sugar. Bring to a
heat. Season the chicken and fry,
simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Sea-
skin-side down, for 5 minutes until
son. 3. Pour the sauce into a medium
golden brown. Remove and set asi-
roasting tin. Nestle in the chicken and
de. 2. Tip the onion and pepper into
bake for 35-40 minutes until cooked
the pan and fry for 10 minutes until
through. Meanwhile, cook the pasta
softened. Add the chilli and garlic,
following pack instructions. Scatter
and fry for another minute. Pour in
the extra oregano over the chicken
the wine and then simmer for a few
and serve with the pasta.
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What’s Happening Down Town? 1 Emma Duarte receiving her Winning Prize for the 2021 Spring Festival Logo Competition 2 GHA Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Magdalena Popiela, carried out the First Corneal Transplant surgery together with the GHA ophthalmic nursing team at St Bernard’s Hospital 3 'Blast From The Past', Los Peninsulares 4 Mayor John Goncalves visits College of Further Education 5 Terence Moss and Richard Reyes at The Northern Defences 6 The Governor, Chief Minister, Commander British Forces and The Speaker observe a minute’s silence for the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 7 The Queen and Her Husband, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Visited The Rock in 1954
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World Economy in 2021: Here's who will win and Who Will Lose Text by Steve Schifferes (Honorary Research Fellow, City Political Economy Research Centre, City, University of London)
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THE CORONAVIRUS has crippled the world economy. Global GDP suffered its sharpest drop since the end of the Second World War in 2020, millions were unemployed or furloughed, and governments pumped trillions of dollars into their economies to prevent greater damage. Nevertheless, a 2021 recovery is
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very uncertain. China’s economy is growing strongly again, but many of the world’s richest nations may not fully rebound until 2022 at the earliest.
countries could face absolute poverty, and up to half the global workforce may have lost their livelihoods. ADVANTAGE ASIA
Inequality is also rampant. While America’s 651 billionaires have increased their net worth by 30% to US$4 trillion, a quarter of a billion people in developing
The speed at which the pandemic can be contained will have a huge bearing on how the world economy performs. In the race between new
virulent strains of the virus and the vaccine roll-out, early victory is by no means assured. Even rich countries that have secured most of the available vaccines may fail to inoculate enough people to provide herd immunity until the end of 2021. In developing countries, where vaccines will generally be scarce, the virus is expected to spread further.
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the pandemic rather than the unevenly applied lockdowns as business and consumer confidence slumped. Even with some recovery next year, these economies are expected to be 5% smaller in 2022 than if the crisis had not occurred.
The big winners are likely to be countries like China and South Korea that succeeded in suppressing COVID-19 early. China’s economy is projected to grow in 2021 by 8%, over twice that of the most successful western countries even before the pandemic. China’s export-led economy has actually benefited from lockdowns in western countries. Western demand for services like entertainment and travel may have declined, but demand for household consumer goods and medical supplies has increased. Chinese exports to the US have reached record levels despite the high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. China is also expanding its economic influence throughout Asia, with a new free trade area in the Pacific and huge infrastructure projects along its trade routes to Europe and Africa. It is investing in advanced technologies to reduce its dependence on western supply chains for components such as semiconductors. China could now overtake the US as the world’s largest economy within five years, twice as fast as previously predicted.
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HARDER TIMES ELSEWHERE
For rich countries such as the US, UK and those in mainland Europe, the picture is less rosy. After brief recoveries in
summer 2020, their economies stagnated. This was driven as much by the second wave of the pandemic as lockdowns. In the US, for instance, employment and growth closely tracked
The biggest losers of 2021, however, are likely to be developing countries. They lack both the economic resources to acquire enough vaccines, and the public health systems to treat large numbers of COVID patients. They also can’t afford the huge government subsidies that have prevented mass unemployment in Europe and the US. With demand for their raw materials crippled by the recession in the west, and little aid available from rich countries to alleviate their large debts, they can ill afford further lockdowns. Even formerly fast-growing countries like Brazil and India are facing hard times. Many millions of poor workers in the informal sector are being forced back to their villages and urban slums to face mass poverty and even starvation. Meanwhile South Africa, the wealthiest country in Africa, may have left it too late to
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only resolved at the last minute, and Republicans will probably now aim to minimise Bidenadministration spending despite the profligacy of the Trump years. Europe has just reached an unprecedented agreement to provide EU-funded aid to member states most affected by the pandemic, but tensions over the extent of the package and the recipients will probably continue.
obtain enough vaccines to stem the rapid rise in infections. It has taken a collective approach by becoming a member of the COVAX programme. The programme aims to ensure that poorer countries do not lose out, but it has yet to achieve results. THE NEW DIVIDE
The economic effects of the pandemic have been hugely varied across society. Those in full-time work, often in highly paid jobs working from home, have accumulated substantial savings since there is less to spend wages on. The very rich, especially in the US, have benefited from huge stock market increases driven by pandemic successes like Amazon, Netflix and Zoom – and this looks likely to continue. The big question for the economy is whether in the coming year those with secure jobs and high incomes will return to their previous spending patterns, or hold on to their savings in the face of continuing uncertainty. In contrast, many who have lost jobs or businesses or been furloughed will struggle to find new work or return to
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their previous income levels – especially since low-wage sectors such as retail and hospitality are unlikely to recover fully after the pandemic. This group includes many younger people, women and ethnic minorities.
the huge subsidies being used to keep many workers employed or furloughed. Rishi Sunak, the UK chancellor, gave clear indications of this intention in his November spending review.
The inequality could be increased as rich governments scale back
In the US, the political deadlock over further relief spending was
Cooperation could ease the adjustment to a post-pandemic world. But international cooperation during the pandemic has been weak, and economic tensions have further undermined the world’s commitment to free trade – not a good start for ‘Brexit’ Britain. Domestically, redistribution of wealth and income through higher taxes could give western governments more resources to deal with the victims of the pandemic, but will be politically difficult in a continuing recession. Social unrest has been one consequence of previous pandemics. Let’s hope that this time, we find the wisdom to tackle the gross inequalities revealed by COVID-19, and build a fairer world.
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R.F.A. Bedenham explosion remembered: A personal story Text by Terence Moss
LAST MONTH MARKED the 70th Anniversary of the explosion of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Bedenham, which arrived in Gibraltar on the 24th of April 1951 with approximately 790 tons of depth charges, ammunitions and other artillery destined for Gibraltar and Malta. When berthed at No.39 berth, Ordnance Wharf, the cargo was unloaded onto the Wharf and onto No.10 lighter vessel that was moored on the RFA Bedenham’s Port side. Loading of other ammunition into RFA Bedenham’s No.2 hold destined for Malta was also simultaneously carried out. On the morning of the 27th of April at approximately 09:54, an explosion occurred on board lighter No.10 while a hoist of depth charges was being transferred. A depth charge ignited while in the process of being unloaded. This caused a fire and the explosion in the lighter, which then spread to the Bedenham itself. Brave attempts to contain the fire proved to no avail and the Bedenham too exploded violently. The explosion rocked Gibraltar. Its force was such that parts of the vessel were 44 GLOBE MAGAZINE
“I was only four years old, and we lived in a house in Main Street, sharing with our grandmother and our uncles. All I remember is the news that there was a fire in the dockyard and that workers were being asked to take cover. So, my mother left to find out what was happening, and placed me in my cot under the care of our grandmother. Suddenly there was this bang and shattered the glass from a window scattering it around my cot. I remember seeing pieces of glass everywhere.”
Debris Even Fell in Main Street
blown out of the water onto the quayside and elsewhere. It was tragic event that resulted in the death of thirteen people and caused a lot of damage around town. It was a watershed moment in our history, and one that affected a lot of people. Everyone can remember what they were
doing that day. It happened a few years before I was born, but I heard the story as a very young boy, because it had a direct impact on our family. One of the thirteen persons killed was my uncle Jose Moss. I asked my cousin Cecilia, who was four years old, what she remembers of the day she lost her father.
My grandmother lived in a house with her five sons, four of which were married, except my father. They each had their own bedroom and shared common areas like a large kitchen. From my grandmother’s point of view, the worry was that she had all five sons working in the Dockyard at the time. My own father Mario was employed as a boy labourer, but he was at a medical appointment having a minor eye procedure. My other uncle Anselmo, who was in the Dockyard Fire Brigade, was at home on a day off-duty, so she
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did not have to worry about him either. My uncle Luis was working as an upholsterer and my Uncle Jose, the eldest brother, who was in the stores. The only worry was my uncle Manolo, who was in the ammunitions store.
No harm came to Manolo and Luis. Tragically, my uncle Jose died instantly as one of the huge doors in the building fell on him. “The door fell to the side, also killing another worker who was passing by,” she explained.
“So… my mother,” continued Cecilia “went to the Dockyard to find out about Uncle Manolo. The last thing on her mind was worrying about my father.”
One will never know what happened, but Jose was moving out for cover with another worker, and for some unknown reason he decided he had to return to
the stores for something. His companion urged him to come back. He survived but my uncle did not. It was an unfortunate instance of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The story becomes even sadder when my cousin said that my aunt Ana, who was looking for her brotherin-law, sees a truck pull up with people who were injured or possibly deceased. That is when she saw a body and recognised her
husband by the shoes and socks. She was told the truck was taking them to hospital, so she made her way to the civilian St Bernard’s. Nobody knew anything about it at St Bernard’s, and she was told they had most likely taken them to the Military Hospital. Flying debris also killed two traders on Ragged Staff Road. It has been speculated that Gibraltar’s defensive structures Aftermath
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RFA Bedenham Dockside
and city walls actually helped to deflect some of the force of the blast away from the town area. The event affected a lot of people, through injuries, the trauma of being a witness to the explosion and the damage it caused around town. I asked my cousin how it had affected her life. “We did get a small compensation from the British Government, but it was hard growing up without a father who was the breadwinner. Times were hard generally, and we lived as five families under one roof, under our grandmother. So, our family unit of my mother and I suffered the most, emotionally and financially. As a young girl I remember sometimes being hungry.” It was only when she was old enough to work, and then her mother could work too, that things improved for them. In the meantime, they were surviving on the small payout they had received. Her father’s body was buried with the other victims 46 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Jose Moss RIP
at a memorial in North Front Cemetery, until a year later her mother was able to transfer the body of her father to the family vault. The British Government offered all the families of the victims to ask for any help they required. Unfortunately, our own Civil authorities did not help much, primarily because they did not have the power and responsibility they have today. Indeed, it was until the 50th anniversary that the “authorities” were made aware that there was still a surviving widow and daughter.
It is good that our local Governments now are more involved in preserving our culture and our history. If we are to be a ‘nation’ these stories from our past must not be allowed to be forgotten. So, on the 27th April this year, the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia, and His Worship the Mayor, and the heads of the Airport and Gibraltar Fire Brigade laid wreaths at the memorial in Gun Wharf. I wonder many times, like my cousin Cecilia thinks. What if he had not turned back? What
was so important that he risked his own safety to go back to the stores? Was the warning to evacuate and take cover from a potential huge explosion made clear? One second later and the doors might have missed him. We are now so used to health and safety regulations at work that we forget how different things were. What is clear is that on that fateful morning of the 27th April in 1951 life changed for my aunt Ana and my cousin Cecilia. Life does turn on a dime! RIP Jose Moss. Aged 36 years old.
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Gibraltar Monkeys YOUR HOLIDAY IN GIBRALTAR will no doubt at some point bring you in contact with a few neighbors you may not already know about. Gibraltar is uniquely home to the only wild monkey population in the whole of Europe. Scientists believe that the Barbary Macaques, the proper name of the Gibraltar monkeys, were introduced to the area of Gibraltar by the Moors who lived there between 700 and 1492. The Gibraltar monkeys were likely used as pets by the occupants, however there is another school of thought that believes that the original macaques were holdovers from a population that had spread over southern Europe up to 5 million years ago. Having said this, the only certainty we know for sure, based on historical writings, is that before the area became British territory in the early 1700’s, the macaque population was already present. All other theories of how the Gibraltar monkeys arrived on the Rock are pure speculation. There is a legend that gave the Gibraltar monkeys much popularity during the Great Siege between the years 1779 to 1783. At that time, a combined effort between Spain and France was undertaken to siege control of the Rock from the British. During a surprise attack one evening, the monkeys were disturbed, the result being that the British were alerted and the attack from the French and Spaniards was abolished. It is from this legend that the saying was given rise, that so long as the monkeys live on the Rock, so too will the British have control. The truth of the matter is that Gibraltar monkeys play an enormous role on tourism and the economy of Gibraltar. Just think of the myriad of souvenirs alone that are manufactured and sold 48 GLOBE MAGAZINE
every day. They inspire t-shirts, mugs, postcards, fridge magnets, ornaments, toys and so many other varieties of items linked to this iconic mammal of Gibraltar. All of this in turn provides employment and adds dramatically to the ever growing economy of Gibraltar.
INTERESTING FACT It is interesting to know that one of the governors of Gibraltar, back in the late 1800s, would not allow the monkeys to be taken from the Rock or molested in any way. As well as that, in 1942 after the population had dwindled to just seven of the Barbary Macaques remaining, the British Prime Minister of the time, Sir Winston Churchill ordered that the numbers of the monkeys of Gibraltar be replenished immediately from both Morocco and Algeria due to this traditional belief. OPENING HOURS: Mon-Sun 09:30 - 18:15 h ADMISSION PRICE: Included in Nature Reserve Ticket Nature Reserve Ticket Prices Access to the Gibraltar Upper Rock Nature Reserve and ALL the attractions available: Adults £13.00 / Children £8.00 (ages 5 – 11) Please note that the Gibraltar Nature Reserve and Upper Rock are NOT accessible to visitors using private vehicles
Unofficially known as the National animal of Gibraltar, Barbary Macaques are in most cases, referred to as Gibraltar monkeys, or when spoken of in Spanish or by the locals, are simply called monos. (Spanish for “monkeys”). Currently, there are roughly 300 of these tailless species, divided into five troops that live in the area known as the Upper Rock, once in a while making brief forays into town that sometimes can result in a little damage to personal property. Although this is a negative factor, most of the locals believe that they are certainly worth the trouble as they are an integral part of Gibraltar, drawing thousands of tourists every month to see them. Considered by vacationers to be the top attraction of Gibraltar, the Gibraltar monkeys attract attention where ever they are seen. During early mornings and late evenings, whilst approaching St Michael’s Cave after entering the Upper Rock Nature Reserve at Jews Gate, you will be sure to come into contact with a first group of monkeys. A second group can be seen heading further up toward Prince Phillip’s Arch, and yet another third large group can be spotted heading downward toward Queen’s Gate, at a popular monkey hangout known as Apes Den. Some of the macaques are tame enough that they permit people to get exceptionally close to them, sometimes approaching the tourists and quite often climbing up on them. You are of course encouraged to use caution when this happens, as they are, regardless of how tame they appear, still
wild animals and can bite or scratch if they are frightened or upset. Whilst their appearance may seem cute and almost lovable, it’s really important not to invade their space or attempt petting them. A forth group of monkeys make their home at the Top Station of the Cable Car. Here you can enjoy the breath taking views of the Upper Rock, as well as enjoy monkey watching till your heart’s content. It’s advisable to stick, as best you can, to the open areas up here as cornering the macaques in one of the narrow staircases or other confined areas, can provoke less desired behaviour from the monkeys. If you find yourself in this situation, just relax and do your best to move away from the monkey, giving it as much space as possible. As well as that, try not to crouch down right next to the monkeys or stand too close to railings or walls where the monkeys are playing. The chances are quite high that one of them with either climb or try jump on top of you. They are extremely inquisitive and always on the lookout to steal hand bags or anything alike that may contain food. On this note, avoid as best you can, carrying any food whatsoever with you, and keep all carry bags preferably on the front of your body to reduce the chances of them jumping up onto you. Remember that they are wild animals and are very capable of scratching or biting you, even if it’s on “playful” terms. The fifth and last group of Gibraltar monkeys tend to reside on the Northern part of the Rock. You will find them grooming each other when heading up towards the Great Siege Tunnels and Moorish Castle. Grooming is actually something you will see the monkeys doing quite often if they are relaxed. This hair combing social habit is practiced by the macaques to help clean each other as well
as build on their social bonds. When you see this happening, try give them some space to enjoy their favourite pastime. On a separate note. Please DO NOT feed the monkeys. Processed foods are terrible for their health, not to mention the extreme long term negative effects it has on their social behavior. The Gibraltar monkeys, had in fact, so much contact with so many, including both tourist and local alike, that their social groups began to break down over time. They unfortunately became quite dependent upon human interaction to feed them, which encouraged their foraging in the town, and doing damage to both clothing and people, as well as to buildings and automobiles. This resulted in a law in Gibraltar that makes feeding the macaquesIn the past, the populace of Gibraltar Macaques was taken care of by the British Army, and later on, by the Gibraltar Regiment, so that from about 1915 to 1991, they were under military supervision, who controlled their population, and appointed an
officer who supervised their welfare. This covered food allowances of such items as fruit, vegetables and nuts, which they included in the budget that was incorporated especially for the care of the monkeys. The officers also recorded the births of the macaques, and in proper military fashion, every single new infant was named when they were seen, many of them named after a governor, a brigadier or a higher ranking official. Any which were taken ill or were injured in any way were taken to the Royal Naval Hospital and in fact received treatment equal to that of any other enlisted person. With the withdrawal of the garrison, the Gibraltar Government received the responsibility for the care of the Macaques. Today things are a bit different and the monkeys are managed now by the Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society (GONHS) and the monkeys medical and nutritional care is provided by the Gibraltar Veterinary Clinic (GVC). Each day the macaques receive a supply of fresh water, are given vegetables, fruit and seeds as supplement to the natural food resources that they forage, and are regularly caught and checked to assure their good health. With a nod to new technologies, today the animals are given a tattoo number and a micro chip as a means of identification. Once each year, a census is conducted to monitor reproductive success of the whole population, and to prevent what could prove to be a problem with the increasing population and the limited habitat of Gibraltar. All in all, a visit to Gibraltar would certainly not be complete without having seen the Gibraltar monkeys up close. It’s an experience of a lifetime and definitely not one that should be missed! GLOBE MAGAZINE 49
The Truth Behind'Expat' Life IN A NEW ANTHOLOGY OF personal and powerful stories, ten women share the emotional and practical realities of life away from ‘home’. These brutally honest essays cover the real experiences of women dealing with challenges away from the support structure of their place of birth. #LivingTheDream aims to bust the myth of the perception of a ‘blessed’ life under sunny skies and show the sometimes tougher reality. Grief, loneliness, Brexit, motherhood, identity, single parenthood, rootlessness, drinking culture and integration are just some of the issues tackled in this collection of short stories. Editor Carrie Frais wanted to give a voice to women living in Spain, France, Hong Kong, Australia, Israel, Belgium, New Zealand and the UK and reveal some of the emotional upheavals and struggles that go hand-in-hand with moving away from their native ‘home’, but until now have remained largely untold. This project came from Carrie Frais’s increasing feelings of isolation during lockdown in Spain and her feelings of rootlessness and a lack of belonging, exacerbated by her own grief and the reality of Brexit. She felt the need to connect, reach out and encourage positive interactions and expose uncomfortable truths about the often misrepresented ‘expat’ existence. She explains, “The women who have contributed to this collection of stories all share the (often) rollercoaster experience of moving away from the country of their birth. We are sometimes viewed as courageous, uprooting ourselves from the security blanket of having one’s extended family nearby to face new adventures and experiences in far-flung corners of the world. Yet, our lives can be emotional, confusing and challenging. When we experience anxiety, stress, insomnia, loneliness, fear or even depression caused by, amongst other things, culture shock, rootlessness, 50 GLOBE MAGAZINE
adopted cultures when, in fact, we are trying to do exactly the opposite”. FOUR STORIES FROM SPAIN
Four of the authors recount stories about the challenges of living Spain, each with their own unique perspective and focus.
social exclusion, grief or bureaucracy, we struggle with people’s perceptions versus our own reality” Carrie wants people to re-consider the way the term ‘expat’ is used, believing that it has “now run its course, as it retains connotations of privileged, financially mobile western white men and women working abroad, or retirees relaxing on sun-soaked beaches. Nowadays, people are choosing to emigrate for a myriad of different reasons and some of us feel that being labelled an expat can set us apart from our
Business owner Deborah Gray tells the story of setting up a PR agency in a new country and offers advice on how to manage business affairs. ‘Bremain in Spain’ Chair Sue Wilson, discusses her ‘Brexit’ legacy and how the referendum turned an aversion to politics into an obsession and why she now campaigns for the rights of British citizens living across Europe. Journalist and Company Director Carrie Frais discusses grief and shares the emotional and practical challenges when confronted with the illness and subsequent loss of her parents in the UK whilst living in Barcelona. Finally, entrepreneur Jane Mitchell takes a very honest look at the end of her marriage and how she has rediscovered her identity, realising that divorce does not have to be the end but in fact is the beginning of a new chapter of her life in Cataluña. THE POWER OF HONEST STORY TELLING
Especially in the COVID-19 era, expat lives are being put under increased pressure, and many people are feeling isolated and disconnected. Carrie Frais hopes that the honest stories told in this book will encourage people to not feel alone and be more open about their struggles. She hopes it will inspire people to share their own stories with their friends and family to enable them to obtain the support they need. #LivingTheDream Expat Life Stripped Bare is now available on Amazon. Find out more on www. carriefrais.co.uk/books/
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