Directors: E.Tisdall, A. J. Collinson, M. G.Topley
47 Collingwood House Telex 25116
8 Clipstone Street, London W1P 7ED Tel:01-580-7786/7
Mi-Sol News
February 1974
Dear Mi-Sol-ite,
Welcome, and it is with great pleasure we announce that we shall be sending you a regular monthly edition of your very own Mi-Sol News commencing next month. This will be in the form of a regular news sheet which will drop through your letter-box around the first of every month and in it we will be informing you of lots and lots of interesting facts and activities in and around Mi-Sol Caravan Park, Torrevieja and Costa Blanca. This News Letter will be written with you, the owner and holiday maker, firmly in mind and if you keep these news sheets, which we sincerely hope you wi11 each month, you will, in turn, have a comprehensive dossier of information for you, your friends and guests to refer to.
The sort of information we intend to give you month by month will include details of the weather (and temperature and hours of sun and any rain) and a comparison of the climate in London over the same period. Also the current situation at Mi-Sol Site itself, i.e. site development, progress and improvement of amenities etc. (swimming pools, bar, restaurant, supermarket, and launderette when open, plus children's play area etc.) We will also be giving you each month a typical Spanish recipe for those of you housewives who want to be a little more adventurous with your cooking. We shall also include current photographs of Mi-Sol so that those of you who do not visit Mi-Sol regularly can see for yourselves how well the site is progressing. Also details of local fiestas and local entertainment for the fun seekers amongst you, plus news from our newly elected Residents' Association including the dates when they will be actually taking over the site from Mr. Quesada (which we understand is now quite close).
There will also be regular features on specific items of Information which will be packed full of fascinating and interesting news of subjects which will be as varied as possible. To be included will be features on Currency and Banking, in Spain. Driving (Including breathaliser in Spain). Air and Sea Crossings, i.e. costs and best buys. Bull fights. How to grow Spanish oranges, plus many many other features of general interest. We shall also be telling you about local Doctors, Chemists, Hospitals. Ladies' and Gents' Hairdressers and where to go to learn Spanish. In brief, we want you to know as much about Mi-Sol and Torrevieja as you do about your own home town in England.
So there you are, folks, that's what it wi11 be about. We hope you will enjoy reading Mi-Sol News at least as much as we shall enjoy writing and compiling the information for you.
Don't forget, the first edition will be coming to you around the 1st March so look out for it!
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CURRENT PESETA/POUND RATE
At the time of writing the Peseta is "floating" at 135 pesetas per pound sterling.
SPANISH RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Sardine Omelette (Tortilla de Sardinas) - This is a traditional Spanish type omeletter which can be served as a snack which is very tasty and easily prepared, Ingredients are half lb. fresh sardines, cleaned and with the head and bones removed, 3 eggs, one clove of one garlic, 1 dessertspoon of chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of paprika and juice of one lemon.
TO PREPARE. Beat the egg yolks with a little salt and parsley, Separately beat the egg whites with salt. Heat deep frying pan and cover the bottom with oil. The crushed garlic is then fried in the oil. Half the egg yolks and half the whites must then be placed in the frying pan and the whole surface covered with the sardines. The remaining eggs seasoned with pepper and lemon juice are then poured over the sardines. A little hot oil is sprinkled on top and then cooked fairly slowly until brown and then turn to brown the other side. The end result is an appetising supper dish.
TORREVIEJA (pop. 9,000) is beginning to develop as a tourist resort, it is a town of clean streets and attractive villas built without overcrowding along several miles of seafront.
Today, it has a pleasant promenade with an imposing bandstand. So far there are few hotels but there are many beaches with intriguing names ... La Playa del Cura (the Priest's Beach), Molino Blanco (White Mill). El Torrejon (the Little Tower) and Los Locos (the Madmen). There is a bullring, a good port and the second-largest fishing fleet in the province of Alicante.
Two miles to the north of the town, is an interesting Moorish watchtower (La Torre del Moro) with exterior circular staircase. It was restored in 1960 at the expense of natives of the town living in other parts of Spain.
Fiestas. 23rd-31st July: Festival of Habaneras, a music festival with famous choirs taking part, also theatre, dancing, art exhibition, fireworks. 25th July 30th August; Annual fair. 8th December: Religious festival. Market day Friday.
Alicante 52 km, Campoamor 12, Cartagena 70, Elche 59. Orihuela 28, Murcia 50.
EATING OUT IN TORREVIEJA - Roland's Restaurant (Tel. Torrevieja 711007)
Most people who have visted Torrevieja will have already been to Roland's restaurant which is to be found on the Alicante Road on the left hand side going out of the town. Open from 5-00 p.m. to the early hours of the following morning. Roland is an Italian and speaks fluent English (and most other languages as well). He and his wife Octavia cater especially for the English, prices from 80 to 125 pesetas for a full meal. A typical menu at 110 pesetas consists of Soup of the Day (e.g. vegetable, tomato, asparagus or pea). Pork chops, chips and salad and a sweet (e.g. cream caramel or fresh fruit) and coffee or brandy. For a satisfying meal at a reasonable price and personal attention when you are next in Torreviej'a try Roland's.
JOKE OF THE MONTH
Did you hear about the hippy who didn't get off the Plane at Madrid because the authorities objected to his long hair?
The Mane in Spain stays mainly on the Plane.
THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
Humour is a hole that lets the sawdust out of a stuffed shirt.
Well, that's it. We hope you have enjoyed reading this, our first edition and you will (printers and G.P.0. willing) be receiving from us a regular News Letter around the first of each month, every month.
BRIAN TURNER
EDITOR
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