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
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
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.
Looking forward to long summer days
Christmas and New Year’s day have come and gone, and now we are looking forward to long, hot, summer days and being able to use the swimming pool again.
Snow on the Serra de Estrela
We could see snow on the mountains from our balcony, so we decided to go and have a closer look. The last village had a flashing road sign saying road closed, but we carried on and soon were in a
Afternoons get shorter
The afternoons are getting shorter, it’s damp and cold, yes winter is really here! However we can look forward to next spring and summer and being able to use the swimming pool again. Click on APARTMENTS above to see our
Enjoying the local area
A couple of pictures which illustrate the local area beautifully. See our advert at http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p480891