Masha Lloyd's blog

This is a diary of my life today for friends and family, past and present. For those who know me and those who don't, hi, cheers, welcome. Born in the UK to an English Father and Russian emigré Mother I married a Spaniard and have lived in Spain since 1981. Mother and grandmother, I was a PR professional in the telecoms sector until retiring in 2022. I'm passionate about my family, my new job as a successful Airbnb host, Pippa our dog, travel, food, news, the outdoors, reading and this blog.

Masha Lloyd's blog

Fun with Elliot and Juliet, Internet down thanks to Movistar incompetence, Northern Ireland protocol "sorted" by Sunak, into town on Friday and other stories of the week.

1 year since Russia invaded Ukraine, fun in the park, my fight with Movistar continues, Shrove Tuesday / Pancake day, Elliot and Juliet in Cáceres and other stories of the week.

St. Valentine's, route planning for our trip to Georgia and Armenia, grandparent duty, sleepless nights and other stories of the week.

Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, a day when everything went wrong, to Toledo to celebrate my birthday, rediscovering Spain's medieval capital; the city of three cultures, RIP Phoebe, home again, family celebration and other stories.