When I want to load the groceries, a small Portuguese woman comes to me. Well, not to me, to Mira. She’s always the one that gets the most attention everywhere. Maybe because most people don’t dare say to another human being: “Hey, honey, come here!” to say. That used to happen, but those times are …
Fisherman’s friend, a meeting at a Lidl at the beach Read More »
I drove back especially for it. I just came out of the supermarket parking lot, and my eye caught a text on the bike parking, but someone was behind me so I couldn’t stop for a photo. Very occasionally I’m happy with graffiti This one seems very appropriate: “Podia ser pior – it could be …
I have discovered a beautiful area, not far away at all. That is a blessing, especially early on a Sunday morning. “Come on Mira, in the car girl!” I urge my darling-of-a-dog to jump into the back of the car. We are going to discover a new hiking trail, a “terra-batida” near the church of …
Dedicated hiking trail near the church of Samuel Read More »
I don’t remember where I picked up the folder, but anyway, I went because it was close by on a Sunday afternoon at 3.30 pm, in the Associação de Vinha da Rainha. Theater is always fun, actually Frankly, I have no idea what to expect. It is clear that it concerns a local amateur group. …
“Espere, espere …” Dário mysteriously disappears into the kitchen to grab something, apparently. “Oh Dona Helena! Olhe aqui … tente isso … Look, try this … “ He looks at me expectantly as I take a small sip from the small glass. “This is a typical Portuguese drink,” he says proudly “O Dário … tão …
The best thing my sister and I do during my annual visit to the Netherlands is second-hand shopping. We’ll go through all the second-hand shops in the area I love thrift stores. You will find the most beautiful, crazy, special things. I’ve seen an antique sleigh, to name one. Not pretty, but special. And also …
When I enter the store, a well groomed young man with a neatly trimmed beard is standing behind the computer/cash register doing his thing, singing softly along with the song coming out through the door of the workshop. I have to go to the car inspection, and some things need to be done A pair …
The weather has been beautiful the past few weeks. Beautiful sun, during the day at least 20 degrees if you were in it. Emphasis on Were In It. It’s Carnival, and it seems like tradition that it rains In February, rain is cold. Nice if you are in your bikini. Like the devil is playing …
It wasn’t that I kept shouting with my hand behind my ear “What? What do you say?” but it was true that the left ear remained clogged for a very long time after a flight. A clogged ear is not life-threatening, but it is annoying You undoubtedly know it: you have to wait for your …
The church and cemetery of Samuel are situated in a beautiful spot. I have cherished memories buried there. We once held a surprise picnic on October 31 with the whole group. The whole cemetery was decorated with candles and flowers, with a majestic full moon above it. Good times. I’m quite early for this trip …
