It’s a 100 to 1. Same story every time. Set up the scaffolding, and it’s going to rain. Especially now that São Matéus is approaching, the weather gods are very sensitive I’m delirious, you say? No, the weather is regulated differently here than with you up north. Turned out so, because when we had set […]
Rearing weather gods with São Mateus Read More »
The phone rings. A Luxembourg number. That’s not surprising, because a quarter of Luxembourg’s population consists of portuguese emigrés, who usually come to the mother country on holiday at this time of year. It’s not about what I expect: a question for a room reservation It’s about something completely different, and before I understand what
Turns out, the olive tree has another owner Read More »
Hip Hip Hooray! Long will I live! I’ve rarely celebrated my birthday – but now I’m turning 61 and I was born in ’61. Nice … For the occasion, I’m doing what you often see happening to people of a certain age: I’m going to ask for money for a good cause. I have chosen
Birthday blog and the LNCF Read More »
L.S. After church service this morning, part of a chant (“where angels are rulers”) popped into my mind and I wanted to figure out the whole chant.For this I searched in the old hymnal of my sister Arta and also came across a map of a certain Willeke, also on behalf of Sebe, Welmoed and
Mysterious email and majestic music Read More »
A peaceful Friday, early evening, just after dinner. The boys are like five little sweethearts gaming at the big table: “Look out! He’s behind you! Foda-se! kill him! kill him! … Ah, now I’m dead …!” I’m at my post on the other side of the curtain because on Friday nights there are always guests
The Solar King on solar cooking Read More »
“Oh, I’m sorry…. Stop … just a moment! Wait…! “ I’m just in time because the camper is already moving slowly across the field on its way to the exit. “I’m the biggest dummy of all time” I gasp, “sorry for the last minute disruption, but I forgot to make a picture of you guys.
Returnees, passer-byers, and serious hikers Read More »
It arose spontaneously, and was much more successful than I had suspected! Nice to see all those reactions pouring in via all kinds of Facebook groups and by mail. Never thought that this contest would yield so many answers! Some people had the wrong contest picture in mind: I liked it so much that I
Result competition: what wás it, on that photo? Read More »
I apologize in advance, dear readers, little time! I need to make some pesto The basil is doing great in the greenhouse. They like heat, not wind, so they are finally in a good place. No more worrying about ailing plants. Now they shoot up, and if I cut off some branches and put them
A rich life in Portugal: home-made pesto from your own garden Read More »
Let’s be honest, cycling just costs a lot of energy It’s very nice to spend your energy in an even rhythm, with your partner that you have been friends with all your life, knowing that everyone at home is doing well, you haven’t used up your whole bundle yet, your tire pressure is good and
Cycling along the Euro-Velo-1 in Portugal (*****) Read More »
Shepherd Dom Julio—that’s what I called him—was a very devoted father to his flock of sheep and goats. He stood in the field behind the bathhouse almost every afternoon, leaning on his stick, whistling a tune. He was one of those farmers who can whistle beautifully He did that at a time when you weren’t
Portuguese farmers can also do very remarkable things, you know Read More »
