We have just returned from a three week cruise of the Caribbean, Atlantic, Cape Verde and Tenerife, which we really enjoyed. Apparently it rained for the first week we were away, and since then has been variable but generally warmer,
New view from the Quinta
The weather continues to be sunny and warm in the sun during the day, and cold and frosty at night, and still no rain. The work outside the quinta is now complete, and the view from Quinta Sao Domingos is
Burning the spoil
For the last week or so the weather has been dominated by an extremely cold strong wind, but the skies have been a cloudless dark blue. Work has continued on the land at the front of the quinta. At long
Change is coming
A little less rain during the last week or so, some lovely sunny days, but change is coming, we are forecast freezing temperatures over-night and maybe even a little snow next week. Since the rain started we have been reminded
Work on the terraces
Winter is arriving, much cooler, and bouts of rain, but so far we are at least getting some sun shine between rain. This week we have had three men working on the terraces opposite, clearing the three years of growth
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
Oranges and lemons
The weather has been quite changeable of late, we have had a lot of rain interspersed with warm sunny days. The last few days have been clear and sunny but with a freezing cold easterly wind. We have managed to get quite a
Preparing apartments for rental
The last few weeks have been absolutely glorious, warm and sunny and no rain. We have spent the time working in the garden and adding small details such as pictures to the apartments. Our neighbours have been renovating their two