Whilst the family were here we also spent a day on the Douro, up to Pinhao and then down to Regua, with lunch at The Vintage House. A really nice day out! On the way back to the airport we
The sights of Viseu
We have had my brother and his family staying for nine days, during that time we visited a number of different places, and had loads of pool time. We spend a day seeing the sites in Viseu, a morning at
Looking after guests
Another month has just flashed by. What have we been doing? Difficult to say in detail, there is always something happening and something to look forward to. I have been looking after the vines, and watering the garden daily. We
Viseu carnival
June was a busy month, a steady stream of guests, a forest fire, and the Viseu carnival. The weather has been great throughout the month and we have been enjoying the pool. The fire started about half a mile away
Guests begin to stay
We have started to have guests staying, and were very pleased to receive the following: ‘Thlop’ fell the orange on the chicken’s head. ‘Clat’ dropped the walnut by the poolside. Gorse smelling as coconut. Fresh lemons and faded jasmine in
Awaiting first guests
The weather has been a little cool for the last few days but very pleasant. Today the sun is out and it is already getting warm, and the forecast is in the high 20’sC. We are eagerly awaiting our first
Incubating chickens
Do please check out our holiday apartments. April has been a month of two halves as far as the weather is concerned. The first half of the month was hot and sunny, but the last few days have been cool
Garden begins to bloom
Quinta from 2nd level Garden 2nd level The time just flies by. I took a few pictures in the garden this morning, everything is very green at the moment, and the temperature reached 30C this afternoon.