Weekly blog about holiday rentals and B&B Termas-da-Azenha, in an old spa resort in the Coimbra district. Only 12 km from the coast as the crow flies.
The beach coaching50plus women are on the app. They’re enthusiastic and young (at least in my 56+ eyes). They want to talk about when we’re going to do the massages, the hours of the meals, what we’re going to eat, the best time for the mosaic workshop. Arranging the details. They have wishes. They have […]
Beach coaching for women Read More »
“No, you do not do anything at all! We’re going to do it the traditional way” I say cheerfully because my maintenance problem is solved – anyway in theory, “You’re there to supervise, I’m there to lend a hand, Kors is there to look at it and to comment. and Broes does the job.” We both
The art of watching Read More »
The piano tuner sadly shook his gray head. No, there was actually nothing left to do … yes, he could do something, but: “Then I have to dismantle it completely, remove all the strings, replace the felt … that will be about 900 euro.” I also started shaking my head sadly. “Tjee, 900 euros, you
(Piano)roll over, Beethoven Read More »
Last week I wrote about my little tour to the supermarket, caused by my hunger for something special. It resulted in a delicious meal, which our guests also enjoyed very much. I had made a spinach quiche for the real vegetarians amongst them, and of course some side dishes. It was fine, really good, they
A tour to the supermarket (part 2) Read More »
I was craving something. Something salty, tasty, a nice snack. Nothing to be found anywhere. At least not something I was craving for. Unfortunately. Then you have the choice between sitting yearning or to get up, take the car key and drive to the supermarket in Alqueidão. I also had to get some things for
Driving to the supermarket of Jorge Neto Read More »
It is not entirely clear how we got in, but inside we are. Friend B. dives into the bathroom, I look around a bit. A fairly large house with bright large rooms, a bit messy, with lots of stuff and books. Cozy, I don’t like a modern empty grey house so much When B. appears
An Elephant in the room Read More »
Everybody comes in at the same time. I sit fairly in front, because I was just a little late, and the room was already half full. Very glad that I had taken the trouble to buy a ticket in advance. There was a long line in front of the counter, so I could walk straight
Loving Vincent, loving the film Read More »
Okay …, so April 18 to 22. That is Wednesday to Sunday. Just to be sure: up to or t / m? Wednesday arrival, Sunday departure. Right? A nice long weekend, with valuable coaching sessions, everything included, so no worries about nothing. Coaching 50 plus. Anyway: a day has twenty-four hours And a lot can
Great chance to book this: Coaching 50 plus Read More »
“Yes, that one is still the best”, Astrid concludes and points to the earlier train. We have talked about it extensively and counted back: 2 0’clock flying, arrive an hour before departure (it’s January, not crowded, no endless queues at customs – right?), 1 hour by subway … She’s here for a week, but now
Mosaic queen Astrid Read More »
It went in a typical portuguese fashion. A timely request for a reservation on new years eve. Nothing wrong with that, you would say, nice to have a group of guests with the Passagem de ano. Then they would come with fewer. Then there were more. Then fewer again. Then an email: “We are six
The world upside down: nice guests, thanks for being here! Read More »
