The faceless customer and the dog with personality by MasTorrencito
There is a kind of strange phenomenon, an everyday mystery that repeats itself more often than one would think: we remember dogs better than their owners. It’s not intentional, it’s not that we want to forget human faces while our memories hold fondly every detail of a furry snout or a wagging tail. It’s just […]
Tribute to Miquel Quera
The night in Olot was impregnated with that special magic that surrounds the moments that remain engraved in the memory. It was the gala of the G! awards of Girona, a celebration that every year pays tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to promoting tourism and the values of the province. But this […]
The day I convinced God to create dogs
Imagine a huge sky, with fluffy clouds like cotton candy. I, Miguel, owner of MasTorrencito, walk from one side to the other with my arms crossed. God, majestic but with a robe full of coffee stains, watches me with curiosity). Miguel: God, we have a serious problem. God: What happened again? What happened now? Did […]
It’s all about respect… by MasTorrencito
Manuela, the Chief of Mas Torrencito: A Legacy of Respect and Doggie Wisdom At Mas Torrencito, the rural house where dogs have the lead and people are welcome, the undisputed leader was Manuela, a Golden with the elegance of a queen and the patience of a teacher. For more than 16 years, she saw thousands […]
Circle of Life by MasTorrencito
The wind blew gently, stirring the dry leaves on the sidewalk. The afternoon was falling slowly, tinting the sky with orange and lilac tones. Circle of Life by MasTorrencito On a park bench, two figures remained seated. One of them, with his shoulders hunched and his gaze lost in the ground. The other, with a […]
All that glitters is not gold by MasTorrencito
The other day, a customer said to me with a smile on his face: -How lucky you are to live here! I smiled back and nodded. -Yes… the truth is that I’m very lucky, I can’t complain… but all that glitters is not gold. He looked at me with complicity and answered: -What am I […]
Tito, my father’s partner
War does not understand innocence. It does not distinguish between culprits and victims. It bears down on lives like a storm without compassion, sweeping away everything in its path. Tito, my father’s partner In those dark years, between 1937 and 1939, in the lands of Lleida, my father learned too early what it meant to […]
I live without living in me by MasTorrencito
Living in Mas Torrencito is a privilege, no one doubts that. Waking up every morning surrounded by nature, with the birds singing (or chirping, depending on the mood of the day) and the faithful company of the dogs, is a marvel. I live without living in me by MasTorrencito Here, the air is purer, life […]
The Clients in Black (Part 2) by MasTorrencito
I have always thought that human beings are a box of surprises. And the world of lodging, in particular, reminds me of this every day. Clients in Black by MasTorrencito Just when you think you’ve seen it all, just when you think you’ve dealt with the worst customers on the planet, the universe teaches you […]
The day I lost a winning lottery ticket
There are days that start out normal, days that go by without a hitch and days that, without warning, give you a slap in the face of reality that you wouldn’t find in an absurd humor movie. This is the story of one of those days. It all started on a trip to Salamanca with […]