Out with the Old in with the New

It is called Progress - our favourite village store in Cedros has finally closed it doors and the new bigger/better store has now mushroomed up only a few yards away from the old store. While it is bigger, more modern and features a restaurant, we feel sad that old has gone - gone for good. It was never really about what it stocked, more about the soul of the building, the years that have come and gone with an evolving generation still keeping it running. There was intimacy, fellowship, and always a warm welcome by the owner, Aldina. This was a bar/shop where the farmers from around the area stopped  in after visits to their cows, for a cup of coffee with a (sniff) dash of aquadent or brandy, to catch up with village news and friends -  to the few tourists who were lucky enough to stumble upon and experience its "time capsule" - everyone in wellies to heels, all had their place here.

The new store is lovely and a lot of thought has gone into the massive project. In time the locals will each find their place and make it theirs once again. We welcome the restuarant and look forward to Adrianos local food with flair. Stores around the world are becoming the same, just like the world is becoming a global village,  so from that point of view we are sad today to say goodbye to the old one, with its character, patina, comfort and warmth.

Aldina, you can be very proud of your new success.