It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.
For those people who think moving to Portugal is just one big jolly, I’ve news for you. It’s not. It’s blooming hard work! I guess I could’ve taken the easy option and just headed off to the beach as opposed to buying a small quinta, but that would be no fun. Maybe a little less…
The last couple of weeks has consisted of lazing around, enjoying the sunshine and trying to find jobs to do. I’m getting used to this relaxed, simple life in Portugal. At times I really do have to pinch myself. OK, that pinch has woken me up. It’s not all a dream. But some of it…
It’s great there is so much to do on the quinta. As I walk around the land, I add to the list of tasks that need to be completed. The to-do list grows, just like the unwanted plants. Commonly known as weeds. For this walk, I arm myself with a bucket, a pair of secateurs…
Over the last two weeks, I’ve learnt so much about trees. Specifically, olive trees. When I arrived in Portugal, my knowledge of trees was limited. Very limited. Actually, that probably goes for most plants. But gradually I am becoming more knowledgeable and more confident in looking after trees. Following the workshop I attended on pruning…
Time waits for nobody, and it feels as though every day passes so quickly. Only last week, I felt I was getting back to some routine and my blogs were back to weekly. Whoops! Vineyard workshop A little over a week ago, I went to a workshop to learn more about pruning my vines. A…
The week started with my appointment at the IMT (Instituto Da Mobilidade E Transportes) to register my driving licence. Just to recap, Portugal has introduced a new scheme for immigrants to register their driving licence as opposed to exchanging the licence. The criteria you need to meet is straightforward, and as with the D7 Visa, you…