Sorry this is a bit late, we have been back 2 weeks. However, at one point we thought we might not get to Portugal at all because we landed – after a couple of attempts – during a hurricane. The weather did not improve all that much but we had a lovely time staying with Jim, Flo and Bela (cat). They live on a steep hill in northern Portugal and have a huge garden in which they grow lots of fruit and veges. We particularly enjoyed picking the oranges to squeeze for our breakfast juice.
Basically we sat about and allowed Jim to feed us with his produce.
Among other things Jim has just made 250 litres of wine from his grapes – self-trodden!
Whilst Ian and I managed only one run during the week (excuse: the hills were very steep whichever way you went), we all did quite a lot of walking around various historic towns which I really enjoyed. I was even allowed to go shopping in Braga. Very many baroque churches, lots of riverside strolls, local markets and even visits to the odd cafe for coffee and cake.
We even visited a couple of local climbing areas, which reminded us of the Australian Grampians: giant heaps of huge boulders.
You can’t tell where the garden ends and the countryside starts in that 1st pic.
What makes you think the garden ends?
Hmm, good point, but I was guessing Jim doesn’t own half of Portugal!
Funny looking grapes in Pic 2 ๐
We had a great time, though I’m not sure I could murder ๐ one of my hens to eat…. We ate one of Jim’s on the Saturday, and it was very nice :yum: :yum: :yum: