Alentejo – visiting Sines
We made a point of finishing our midday farm chores a little bit earlier today so we had the afternoon free to visit Sines, the biggest port in Portugal and the birth place of the great explorer Vasco da Gama. … Continued
Alentejo autumn – new home, new skills
When we left Wales last November to begin our new life in the sun, we never imagined that nearly a year later we’d be looking after goats in the Alentejo. Yet, here we are, looking after a small farm just … Continued
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Andalusia: walking over olives
Harri and I couldn’t decide where to head for our last hike in the beautiful Alpujarra region. Harri fancied another trip to Lanjarón, which has been our preferred walking area, but I thought I had a better idea We’ve both … Continued
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Andalusia: Padul and the sabre-toothed tiger walk
Unless we set off really early, it’s now far too hot to hike in the Alpujarras. The local walking group doesn’t meet during July and August, and it’s rare for us to encounter anyone else when we are walking in … Continued
