Eggs cost 13% more, strawberries have skyrocketed by 17%, and citrus fruits by 15%: these are the foods that have become most expensive in Spain in the last year.

A writer recounts a personal experience involving a specific type of pine tree, first encountered decades ago in the Sierra region. The narrative tracks the transition of this wood from its natural state to its use in the construction of a residential dwelling.

In the present day, the property built from these materials has been repurposed as a rental unit available on the platform Airbnb. The account highlights the evolution of the site under modern management within the remote mountainous landscape.