March 23, 2020
Welcome to Casa Valhal, a rustic 3 bed schist house, located in the village of Vinhó, a few minutes...
March 21, 2020
Welcome to our little village of Vinhó which is situated in the parish of Vila Cova de Alva, in...
June 14, 2021
Look who has just arrived in Portugal! I am beyond excited that my daughter Teanna got to visit this...
June 5, 2021
I know, it’s been ages since Renovating the ruin Part 1 but I’ve been a busy lady. The plan...
June 4, 2021
It’s been over 2 months since I reached my target weight so I thought I would do an update....
June 2, 2021
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The Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead is located on the left bank of the Paiva River, in the municipality of Arouca, district of Aveiro. I...
June 1, 2021
We have a lot of roofs on our house and in our garden. You may already know that Portugal...
May 4, 2021
- Forest Hiking trail Insects/Wildlife Leisure & recreation Nature Portugal River Beach Tourist attraction
On the 1st May we ventured out on our first proper day trip of 2021. I was so excited...
April 6, 2021
I thought that I would start another post for 2021 as my weight loss journey did not really happen...
April 5, 2021
A lot of people have asked me what type of foods I ate to lose weight. I have a...
April 3, 2021
I decided it was about time that hubby the Casa Valhal chef cooked a traditional Portuguese recipe for our...
March 1, 2021
When life gives you lemons, make lemon marmalade, crack open the tequila and learn to juggle. I love lemons...
February 20, 2021
6 years ago today my amazing mum passed away at the age of 66. I lost my hero and...
February 16, 2021
Today is not only Shrove Tuesday but also Carnival Day in Portugal so we are celebrating with Gluten Free...
February 11, 2021
I decided to start a new gardening post (From seed to feed) for 2021. If you have read my...
February 1, 2021
As well as too many oranges we also have too many lemons, well my neighbour does anyway. I’m tried...
February 1, 2021
The weather has been really wet and windy recently which has resulted in so many oranges falling off our...
January 30, 2021
Curious clouds, serene sunrises, sensational sunsets, radiant rainbows, fabulous fog, mystical mountain mist and spectacular storms. I love Portuguese...
January 28, 2021
In Portugal the equivalent of a MOT is called an IPO (Inspecção Périodica Obrigatória). It’s an annual inspection for...
December 31, 2020
Today is New Year’s eve and our 12 month milestone. It is really weird to think that we have...
December 27, 2020
My family Christmas was cancelled just hours before my children were to board the plane from Bristol to Porto....
December 13, 2020
Celebrating a Covid Christmas This is going to be our first Christmas in Portugal. Easyjet cancelled so many of...
December 8, 2020
Immaculate Conception Day (8th December) Today Portugal celebrates its National public holiday: Immaculate Conception day otherwise known as the...
December 1, 2020
