Our Farm Portugal | Nossa Quinta Portugal
It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.
Following the flurry of activity picking grapes, the last week has been considerably quieter. A little calmer and less busy. I’m not complaining, but it doesn’t necessarily make an exciting blog. So perhaps a shorter one today. Phew, I hear you say. Junta de Freguesia The first task of the week was a visit to…
Six weeks into my new adventure in Portugal is perhaps an opportune time to share my immediate observations on village life and the impact the move has had on my well-being and health. I can’t really believe it has only been six weeks, as I feel as though I’ve done so much. When I look…
Walking boots on. Route planned. Plenty of water. Vamos! Strangely, the last week has not been dissimilar to the previous week. Not that I am complaining because two substantial walks through the beauty of central Portugal is a pure delight. And the property search must continue. The first hike starts at the end of my…
It’s coming to the end of my first week in Portugal. And I’m not afraid to say, I am loving it. Absolutely love it. Apart from one thing which I am finding tough. My first full week has been busy. The first few days were cleaning, unpacking and buying some essentials. Surprisingly, I didn’t have…
I’ve arrived in Oleiros, Portugal! And, as someone mentioned to me this week, you’ve got the beaming smile after finding paradise. The week before I made the road trip of a lifetime was, in some respects, a game of two halves. The first half was delivering on all my planning. I was in control. Every…
I can’t believe it. I have one week to go before I head off to Portugal. Where has the time gone? It feels like the fast-forward button is being held down. The next major stage of my adventure is now almost upon me. I’m not going to lie, I’m a little nervous. But strangely, the…