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What does it take to trade a comfortable life for a crumbling stone house at the bottom of a ravine on a remote volcanic island? When retired geologist Peter Cattermole and his wife Jack answered that call, they stepped into two decades of Spanish bureaucracy, treacherous mountain tracks, eccentric neighbors, and the raw, untamed beauty of La Gomera. Life at the End of the Pista is a candid, often hilarious memoir of rural survival, quiet triumphs, and the profound rewards of slow living. Through vivid storytelling, you'll discover: How to navigate the labyrinth of foreign property purchases and local customs The gritty reality of renovating a centuries-old home without modern infrastructure Unforgettable encounters with free-spirited expats, subsistence farmers, and the island's unpredictable wildlife How a devastating wildfire tested their resolve and ultimately deepened their connection to the land Equal parts travelogue, cultural immersion, and personal reflection, this book is for anyone who has ever dreamed of trading traffic jams for starlit skies, or concrete suburbs for terraced valleys. Ready to escape the ordinary and experience life at a slower, more authentic pace? Scroll up, click ""Buy Now,"" and step onto the pista today.

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DR. PETER CATTERMOLE was formerly a lecturer in planetary geology and volcanology at both the Universities of Wales and Sheffield. He was also a Principal Investigator with NASA's Planetary Geology and Physics Program, working at both the Universities of Arizona and Sheffield, studying the volcanoes of Mars and Venus. He has published many books and academic papers in the fields of both geology and astronomy and appeared regularly on BBC TV's ""Sky at Night"" programme. Before entering academia he spent time as a draftsman, a climbing instructor, a museum curator and a forester. Since leaving the university fold he ran a portfolio of specialist geological tours around the world, given many lectures and especially enjoys explaining modern geological ideas on cruise ships. Currently he splits his time between Sheffield and Andalucia, where he and his wife have a townhouse in the mountains. Prior to this, they spent over twenty years working on and enjoying their village house in Isla la Gomera.

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