April 20, 2020
Welcome to my secret garden, only it’s not so secret anymore (ha ha). I have named our upper top...
April 20, 2020
After all that nasty rain we eventually just had a glorious sunny weekend in the garden which enabled us...
April 12, 2020
I thought I should start a specific Covid-19 post and update it regularly. Portugal declared a 15 day state...
April 6, 2020
Tradition Happy Good Friday everyone! I hope you are enjoying your extended weekend. Easter is very respected and hugely...
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...
April 2, 2020
Happy anniversary to my wonderful husband (5 years married today) it only seems like yesterday when we were exchanging...
March 25, 2020
OBVIOUSLY MOST OF THESE WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL OUR CURRENT SITUATION AND STATE OF EMERGENCY (LOCK DOWN) HAS...
March 23, 2020
Welcome to Casa Valhal, a rustic 3 bed schist house, located in the village of Vinhó, a few minutes...
March 23, 2020
The Portuguese food is amazing. You will find that there are many famous dishes which vary from region to...
March 23, 2020
I love nature and gardening and just being outdoors makes me happy. I have no clue what I am...
March 23, 2020
So we thought we were buying a house that was pretty much up together and just needed a lick...