It’s been a while since I put the walking boots on and enjoyed a long hike. Naturally, I’ve been busy with the house and quinta. But, with the autumn weather closing in, I took advantage of a beautiful sunrise to head up a mountain. And, at the top of the mountain, I arrived at probably…
Tag: Walking
Reflections of six weeks in Portugal
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…
Something a little different.
While I have continued to explore and enjoy the delights of Portugal, I have also spent some time this week sitting in front of a screen. I know, I can hear the question. Did you move to Portugal to sit in front of a screen? No. But there are a few things I’ve been meaning…
Festivals, walking, cycling and property viewings.
It’s been a week full of activity. It’s been rather busy, yet sufficiently relaxing. At times I need to pinch myself that I have only been in Portugal for a fortnight. Equally, as I adapt to Portuguese time, there is always amanhã. Last weekend was Festa do Roqueiro. A weekend of music, song, entertainment, fireworks…