The Portuguese love their football (as do I). They are passionate and fanatical. And their celebrations are loud! There are predominantly three (big) teams in Portugal, and a fourth not too far behind. Benfica Lisbon, Sporting Lisbon, FC Porto, and Braga. In the village I live, Benfica and Sporting Lisbon are the most supported. Probably…
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No need to send out a Mayday call!
It’s been a month since my last blog. The longest break that I’ve had over the last few years. The break was partly deliberate, partly forced and partly because of procrastination. So, what have I been up to? Well, to be honest, not a great deal apart from lots of work on the quinta. That’s…
Gifts, pests, oranges and lemons
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…