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Our #retirement Blog for Y.E.S people (Young Empowered Seniors), as we enjoy exploring the world and passing along various retirement related tips related from #travel to investments and health

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Foreigners in Spain: Practical tips for everyday needs - yesRetired Spain: tips for needs stay longer than a short vacation may find our practical tips helpful for handling everyday needs while living here.

Foreigners In #Spain: Practical Tips For Everyday Needs.
Visitors from Canada and the USA who plan to stay in Spain longer than a short vacation may find our practical tips helpful for handling everyday needs while living here.
Phones, Cash, TV, Amazon, Mail, Walmart, Groceries, Meat, Cheese, etc.

20.02.2026 09:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ve grown to truly appreciate the beauty and intensity of Flamenco during our time in Spain We’ve grown to truly appreciate the beauty and intensity of Flamenco during our time in Spain

The beauty and intensity of Flamenco in Spain. Swirl of vibrant dresses, lift of a skirt, and movements. Footwork that pounds out a rhythm, and click of castanets with fluttering hands. Three videos from a recent performance. Clink the image.

01.02.2026 10:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mesthtastic: getting internet info on the trail - yesRetired Meshtastic chatbots do weather, tide, sunrise, sunset and more

Meshtastic is designed to send messages where there is no internet or cell phone service – mountain trail, underground subway, open water, farm fields or travelling in another country.

05.10.2025 22:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bedford needs this for the Sackville river flooding

07.07.2025 12:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My new favorite band doesn’t exist - yesRetired My new favorite band doesn’t really exist! I70’s era Eagles or America with a new age vibe. Climbing fast on Spotify at over 750,000 listeners

My new favorite band doesn’t really exist!
Their #music reminds me of 70’s era Eagles or America with a new age vibe. Climbing fast on #Spotify at over 750,000 listeners. The #VelvetSundown virtual group of 4 members each have unique biographies, seemingly created using #AI

03.07.2025 14:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Denmark tests unmanned robotic sailboat fleet with tensions high in the region Four uncrewed robotic sailboats, known as β€œVoyagers,” have been put into service by Denmark’s armed forces for a three-month operational trial.

#Denmark tests unmanned robotic sailboat fleet with tensions high in the region

www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/art...

17.06.2025 13:50 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I enjoyed visiting a Bedoin village on camel back 20 years ago

10.06.2025 10:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I loved the pyramids near Lima and the catacombs under the cathedral

10.06.2025 10:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hindu Chariot Parade, in Halifax, NS - yesRetired Hindu Chariot Parade in Halifax, retirement, embracing cultural events and taking the time to explore their deep-rooted traditions.

Experiencing the vibrant #Hindu #ChariotParade in #Halifax, #NovaScotia, was truly a delight. In #retirement, I find myself embracing spontaneous cultural events and taking the time to explore their deep-rooted traditions. More photos and video in the link.

08.06.2025 13:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cobequid Bay Photography Photography of the Cobequid Bay area of Nova Scotia, including Noel shore area and Minas Basin.

Lots to see in Cobequid Bay, Bay of Fundy. Worlds highest tides, lighthouses, fishing #fundy

01.06.2025 10:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploring walls of beautiful #pembroke #castles #wales #castlesky

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Flintstones - Underground City, Turkey - yesRetired Fascinating experience in Turkey, Underground City of SaratlΔ± KΔ±rkgΓΆz, near Cappadocia. cave-like homes like the Flintstones TV show

Fascinating experience during #snowbird #travel in #Turkey was exploring the Underground City of #SaratlΔ± KΔ±rkgΓΆz, near #Cappadocia. #Flintstones cave-like homes. 36 known subterranean cities in the region, some extend up to eight stories deep and span as much as eight kilometers.

21.05.2025 11:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK Castle of my dreams - yesRetired Pembroke UK: Castle of my dreams, with Impenetrable tower on a cliff, moat, dungeon, Great Hall, underground cavern! Links to King Henry 8th

#castles of my dreams, #pembroke #UK including massive stone walls protecting an impenetrable tower on a cliff, surrounded by moat. Dungeon, Great Hall, secret underground cavern! King Henry 8th after its origins in 1100 era and even further back 11,000 years if you consider the cavern artifacts

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UK Castle of my dreams - yesRetired Pembroke UK: Castle of my dreams, with Impenetrable tower on a cliff, moat, dungeon, Great Hall, underground cavern! Links to King Henry 8th

Here’s my recent tour. yesretired.com/pembroke-cas...

12.05.2025 17:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK Castle of my dreams - yesRetired Pembroke UK: Castle of my dreams, with Impenetrable tower on a cliff, moat, dungeon, Great Hall, underground cavern! Links to King Henry 8th

#castle of my dreams, #pembroke #UK including massive stone walls protecting an impenetrable tower on a cliff, surrounded by moat. Dungeon, Great Hall, secret underground cavern! King Henry 8th after its origins in 1100 era and even further back 11,000 years if you consider the cavern artifacts.

11.05.2025 11:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Magic Carpet ride through Turkey in 14 days - yesRetired Amazing insights into the lives of the wealthy Sultans of the past including their palace haram rooms, the large modern cities contrasted with the historically significant underground cities, where th...

#Snowbird journey through #Turkey, #Istanbul to #Cappadocia. Opulent Ottoman Sultans, palace harem rooms, modern cities and underground settlements. Grandiose #mosques where the Islamic faithful gather for prayer five times a day, each one a testament to Turkey’s deep spiritual heritage.

23.04.2025 04:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scientists Found a 12,000-Year-Old Monumentβ€”Turns Out It May Be Humanity’s Oldest Calendar But just how, exactly, did it track time?

#archaeologists Found a 12,000-Year-Old Monumentβ€”Turns Out It May Be Humanity’s Oldest Calendar, older than #stonehenge #turkey

06.04.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wonders of Turkey | Turkey Budget Tour 2025 | Costsaver CA Uncover the best sights in Turkey to suit you. Immerse yourself in the wonders of Istanbul cuisine, Cappadocia skylines and the ancient city of Troy.

#Turkey headed there next week for 11 day tour. Protests seem unlikely to interfere. #istambul and #capadocia look fascinating

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Spain: Oceanfront living, BenalmΓ‘dena - yesRetired Coastal oceanfront walk through the older Benalmadina with older traditional development. Elephant resort, bars, restaurants.

#snowbird in #CostadelSol exploring older coastal section of #Benalmadena, home to traditional #architecture and design. #elephant stone signal tower, #rollsRoyce #moorish #spain

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Cobequid Bay Photography Photography of the Cobequid Bay area of Nova Scotia, including Noel shore area and Minas Basin.

#burntcoat #lighthouse area other interesting places #photography #cobequid #cobequidbay #noel #novascotia

23.03.2025 07:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

FYI, #pickpocket is working at the #Fuengirola Train station. He ALMOST got my wallet while waiting for crosswalk lights… Keep your eyes open.

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Charming White washed mountain town Charming White washed tourist town of Mijas, Spain, with a maze of winding streets similar to Venice. Donkeys are a historical symbol of pride for the town. Lovely botanical gardens set in the ancient...

Charming white washed town #Mijas up the mountain, behind where we are staying in #costadelsol, #Spain during our #Snowbird escape from winter in #canada. Maze of winding streets like Venice. Donkey pride symbol for the town, pulls carts for tourists. Can ride on back, or take a horse carriage.

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Your Last words - Deadman's switch - yesRetired Be sure your loved ones receive your last words, even when you can't send them...

How will your #LastWords will be communicated to your loved ones? #rip
Recently the sad story of family members who didn’t know their elderly parents had died, until more than 10 days after their death.
There are easy to use free apps, that will automatically send emails for you. #Lastwords.rip

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The Epic of Gilgamesh Is MIND-BLOWING | 4k Documentary
The Epic of Gilgamesh Is MIND-BLOWING | 4k Documentary YouTube video by MythVision Podcast

#Gilgamesh, one of the oldest written stories on earth from 4,000 years ago, from before the #Bible was written has a nice 1 hour YouTube synopsis. Inspired after seeing the clay tablets used to write the story. The original Noah's Ark story and many other bits that were used in the bible. #Iraq

12.03.2025 09:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic stone sculptures in old Spanish rock quarry - yesRetired fantastic 3D stone reliefs and sculptures in an old rock quarry in Osuna, Spain. Abandoned rock quarry used by the Iberians before Roman times

We thoroughly enjoyed the many fantastic stone sculptures and 3D reliefs, located in the outer edge of an old rock quarry in #Osuna, #Spain, during this years #Snowbird excursion to the inland mountain parts of #Costadelsol.
#ElCoto carvings resemble the #Petra temple carvings in Jordan.

17.02.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great live performance in #fuengirola #spain at Constitution Square last night. volare - I can fly.

16.02.2025 17:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spain: Science and Religion Mountain sites - yesRetired Benalmadena hosts four Science and Religion sites. Buddhist "Stupa", immersive Butterfly Park, Christian-oriented Lords Grotto and Retamar Rustic Park

#CostadelSol #Benalmadena hosts four un-related sites connected to #Science and #Religion. The golden steeple of the #Buddhist β€œStupa”; immersive #Butterfly Park where you walk among 1500 exotic butterflies; #Christian oriented #LordsGrotto (Gruta de Lourdes) and #Retamar Rustic Park

09.02.2025 09:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent suggestion. I’ve had kobo for a decade, and it tends to have Canadian content that’s not on Kindle too

03.02.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fascinating info

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@fuengirola.bsky.social

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