February 11, 2021
I decided to start a new gardening post (From seed to feed) for 2021. If you have read my...
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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
Restoration of Independence Day (1st December) Today Portugal celebrates its National public holiday: Restoration of Independence Day. Portugal commemorates...
November 26, 2020
I have always wanted to try making my own body and hair products at home but have never really...
November 1, 2020
Today (1st November) is All Saints’ Day and a National Public Holiday here in Portugal. All Saints’ Day is...