June 2, 2020
So I’m gonna have a little rant now so be patient with me. Back in Jan I received a...
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May 30, 2020
Bring on the chickens The title of this post is somewhat slightly misleading as although we are indeed renovating...
May 27, 2020
We have started growing a lot of fruit and vegetables in our garden and I thought it would be...
May 21, 2020
Today is Dia da Espiga or Quinta-feira da Espiga, a Portuguese celebration that takes place on Ascension Thursday. It...
May 11, 2020
Almost on a daily basis I am discovering a new creature in our garden so I thought I would...
May 4, 2020
Exposure to nature not only makes me feel better emotionally, it contributes to my physical wellbeing. Portugal’s nature is incredible and you...
May 1, 2020
Helen’s Weight Loss Journal I have been debating if to write this post for a while now but decided...
April 21, 2020
A tribute to my daughter and Bob the builder I always remember this motto ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ as it...
April 12, 2020
I thought I should start a specific Covid-19 post and update it regularly. Portugal declared a 15 day state...
April 3, 2020
With so many oranges just falling into the road below our house and getting squished by cars, I thought...
April 2, 2020
Here is our anniversary meal. This classic Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, or Portuguese salt cod-potato-onion casserole, is authentic...
March 25, 2020
OBVIOUSLY MOST OF THESE WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL OUR CURRENT SITUATION AND STATE OF EMERGENCY (LOCK DOWN) HAS...