May 22, 2023
Today is indeed a very sad day. I returned from my power walk to discover Judith had died. Totally...
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May 17, 2023
- Insects/Wildlife Leisure & recreation Mountain Region Natural Park Nature Poço da Broca Portugal Praia Fluvial de Loriga River Beach Serra da Estrela Tourist attraction Waterfall
We treated ourselves to a wonderful Sunday Funday trip to Poça da Broca and Praia Fluvial de Loriga. These...
May 16, 2023
The 12th May 2023 was a super fun, unforgettable day. I attended my first ever racing car rally as...
May 15, 2023
- Castelo do Adriano Castle Celebrations Leisure & recreation Nature Observatório de Aves Arachnida Passadiços Portugal Praia fluvial de Vila da Ponte Religious Tourist Attraction River Beach Santuário da Senhora da Lapa Sernancelhe Tourist attraction Viseu
I always celebrate both the Portuguese and UK Mother’s Day and with the weather being so beautiful I decided...
May 4, 2023
- Arco da Moura Baloiço Health & Wellbeing Hiking trail Insects/Wildlife Leisure & recreation Megalithic Monuments Mountain Region Nature PR3 TBU River Beach Schist Village Swings of Portugal Tábua Tourist attraction Vale dos Gaios Waterfall
May Day/Labour Day = A well deserved day off work for hubby so we embarked on an awesome nature hike:...
May 3, 2023
- Coimbra Leisure & recreation Megalithic Monuments Miradouro (Viewpoint) Miradouro do Penedo C'Abana Mountain Region Nature Penedo C'Abana ou Penedo Oscilante Portugal Tábua Tourist attraction
We enjoyed a beautiful relaxing Sunday Funday picnic at a local Viewpoint: Miradouro do Penedo C’Abana (Tábua), just a...
May 2, 2023
- Castle Celebrations DIY Guarda Historic Portuguese Village Leisure & recreation Linhares da Beira Miradouro (Viewpoint) Mountain Region Natural Park Nature Portugal Religious Tourist Attraction Roman ruins Self guided walking tour Serra da Estrela Tourist attraction
We planned an awesome day trip as a reward for completing the mammoth job of painting all the garden...
April 12, 2023
- Baloiço Baloiço de Pendilhe Castro Daire Celebrations Health & Wellbeing Hiking trail Insects/Wildlife Leisure & recreation Megalithic Monuments Nature Orca de Pendilhe Portugal PR7 CDR Swings of Portugal Viseu
To celebrate our 8 year wedding anniversary I planned an awesome day trip to Castro Daire. We embarked on...
April 10, 2023
- Arte Urbana nas Portas do Açor Celebrations Easter Folar Gastronomy Portugal Portuguese cake Religious Celebration Urban art
Easter is a time to celebrate spring and everything that represents the rebirth of life and most importantly: HOPE....
March 29, 2023
I haven’t visited the UK in over 3 years since I relocated to Portugal. I booked a trip back...
March 28, 2023
I thought it was about time I started Guinea Pig Gallery to share Rick and Negan’s adventures here in...
March 16, 2023
We attended our first ever local Cheese Festival! The biggest cheese festival in Portugal is held just 20 mins...
February 28, 2023
2023 is a whole new year to focus on my health and fitness. You may have read my previous...
February 24, 2023
I have a crazy pipe dream of rescuing a couple of donkey’s. We don’t currently have a suitable plot...
February 22, 2023
We had a blast celebrating Shrove Tuesday and Carnival, what a wonderful double celebration. A day of confession and...
February 16, 2023
If I’m honest, I am not a massive fan of Valentine’s Day. I don’t think we should be pressured...
February 3, 2023
We are now entering our 3rd year of growing flowers, fruit and veg at our little Casa Valhal garden....
December 31, 2022
Wow, what a year we have experienced! Time has flown by at lightning speed and I can’t believe that...
December 29, 2022
- Avião e Janela Penacova Health & Wellbeing Hiking trail Miradouro (Viewpoint) Mountain Region Nature Penacova Penedo de Castro Penedos da Carvoeira Portugal PR1 PCV Praia Fluvial do Reconquinho Tourist attraction
After all our tacky Christmas theme park adventures and bright sparkling lights of Portuguese cities it’s time to get...
December 28, 2022
I love Christmastime in Portugal as it’s such a calm and relaxing celebration. It’s a refreshing change and so...
December 20, 2022
- Baloiço Celebrations Christmas Christmas Village Festivals Gastronomy Historic Portuguese Village Mountain Region Nativity Scene Nature Portugal Presépio Religious Celebration Serra da Estrela Swings of Portugal Tourist attraction
Cabeça is one of my favourite local historical mountain schist villages in Serra da Estrela. At Christmas time the...
December 19, 2022
