Are serenity and struggle two sides of the same Spanish coin? Laugh, lament, and hope with A Hoopoe on the Nispero Tree, where dreams and droughts collide. A humorous account of Robert and Sabina's trials and tribulations in search of the good life continues.
"I love this book series, this author has seriously made me laugh out loud she has the ability to transport you to see their struggles and and to enjoy her victories, it has made me want to pack up and go and enjoy life." ?????
"Loved this book just as much as I did Crinkle Crankle Wall. It is very easy to follow with excellent descriptions of sights, sounds, smells, emotions." ?????
"Loved every minute. And even learned a bunch." ?????
"If you liked the first book in the series,"The Crinkle Crankle Wall", then you'll like this one, too!" ?????
With their Andalusian guesthouse ready to welcome visitors, Robert and Sabina face new challenges. They battle through a snowy winter and face another year of drought. With few bookings, no water, and very little money left, they start looking back and doubt their decision to leave their cushy jobs in the Middle East for the harsh reality of life in the countryside. Was moving to Andalusia a big mistake?
At times, it's hard to see how they can continue on this adventure. Learning the ropes of the hospitality business is riddled with stress. Held captive by guest reviews, they endure numerous customer indiscretions in order to put their guesthouse on the map. Instead of the gracious hosts that they had imagined themselves becoming one day, they become somewhat disillusioned with it all. It's not all sangria and castanets. But while their journey is filled with setbacks, burdens are made lighter thanks to new friendships and the kindness of their neighbours, whose families had lived in the valley for generations.
Written with a wry sense of honest humour, this story is filled with events that will make you laugh out loud, moments when you might shed a tear, and situations that will make you ask: What were they thinking?
A perfect read for the fans of Driving Over Lemons, Under the Tuscan Sun, and A Year in Provence
