Manuela + Gemma and Shiva… a love story at Mas Torrencito
In the 17 years she lived, Manuela, the Golden Retriever who reigned as the soul of Mas Torrencito, touched countless hearts. She was the perfect hostess at the rural house in Girona, where love for pets and humans intertwined in a unique way. But the last three years of her life were special. During that […]
My vision of the country: a cry of helplessness and reflection
A veces, no puedo evitar pensar que vivimos en un país que necesita un reset completo. Cada día parece traer consigo un nuevo escándalo, una nueva muestra de lo podrido que está todo. Mi visión sobre el país: un grito de impotencia y reflexión How is it possible that the head of anti-money laundering, someone […]
Learning to enjoy Mas Torrencito
As soon as they arrived, Francesc and Dolors exuded a special calmness that infected us all, even the dogs, who are usually alert when someone new arrives. Learning to enjoy Mas Torrencito However, this time was different. As soon as they saw our visitors, they ran to the parking lot and waited for them, sitting […]
Resistance to darkness: Reflections.
It’s hard to express the mixed feelings I have when I watch the news. I feel cheated, betrayed by those who are supposed to protect us. Resistance to darkness: Reflections. I look at them, so well-dressed, so confident, talking from their comfortable offices, and I wonder if they’ve ever had to spend a sleepless night […]
The Mystery of the Smells and Apparitions in Mas Torrencito (final)
The night progressed and we all tried to relax, although the wet footprints and Lolo’s strange behavior intrigued us. The Mystery of the Smells and Apparitions in Mas Torrencito Lourdes continued to pamper her little Yorkshire, and the clients, although a little tense, tried to convince themselves that everything had a rational explanation. Suddenly, Oliver […]
The Mystery of Smells and Apparitions at Mas Torrencito (Part 2)
The unexpected tourists As we tried to calm Lourdes over Lolo’s disappearance and the murmurings among the customers began to intensify, the front desk phone rang. We all turned our heads towards the device, which seemed to ring with unusual urgency. At Mas Torrencito, we rarely receive calls this late. – Who will it be […]
Canine Respect – Teaching Children to Ask for Permission
Manuela gives you a tip about touching experts you don’t know. Canine Respect – Teaching Children to Ask for Permission The Importance of Asking Permission Today I have to touch on a topic that should be basic, but is often overlooked: why should children learn to ask permission before touching a dog? It seems simple, […]
The Canine Philosophy of Relationships according to Manuela
It was a cool morning at Mas Torrencito, with the aroma of the countryside and the sound of dogs running around the yard. I, Miguel, observed how Manuela, my old Golden, had an expression of those who anticipate a good conversation. I knew I was in for another canine lesson in life. The Canine Philosophy […]
Manuela and the loss of a pet…
That night, the silence at Mas Torrencito was profound. The wind moved the leaves and the stars seemed farther away than usual, as if the whole universe felt the weight of what I was living. Manuela and the loss of a pet… There were no soft footsteps, no quiet breathing at my bedside. Manuela was […]
The advice of Manuela de Mas Torrencito (1)
Good morning everyone… from today you will also have some small tips that Manuela will give you… every day 1… What do you think???? One autumn night, in Mas Torrencito, under a starry sky and a silence broken only by crickets, I, Miguel, found myself sitting on the terrace, watching the trees shake their branches. […]