Two days, two towns. But what caught my attention was three bridges.
Wandering thoughts
No TV, bliss, well not quite
From the outset neither of us was keen on taking UK TV with us, but that is not to say we don’t watch anything.
Abandonment
We are getting into the more remote parts of Portugal and the Algarve. This is a marked improvement on the touristic crap on the coast, but as you get more remote you also step back in time, sometimes too far.
Homeopathic bollocks, placebo
I love alternative medicine, medicine for the gullible. How to prise money from desperate people, but if they feel better what the harm!
What’s in the bag
It doesn’t matter what sort of walk we go on, we always take a few essentials along with us. These items are weather independent, and what we consider an absolute must for any trek. Most of them don’t take up any room, but can be lifesavers.
The ‘mean’ing of xmas
Both Susana and I have been having ’issues’ with christmas for quite some time now, it is not just that it is deemed a religious celebration which we both object to, their are other aspects which we don’t like. Here are out thoughts; Read more
Thank god for aspirin and cough mixture
But then again, if we do that we better thank him for the viruses, bacteria, illness and death as well. Instead, let’s thank the scientists who develop the cures and the doctors who administer them.
An unforgettable reunion
The next day, Tuesday, we awoke at last to a proper Spanish autumn morning, quite chilly but crispy and sunny. Today we are going to see Eva, one of my best and oldest of friends.
Mountain ethics
Walking in a mountainous terrain is a dangerous activity, we know that, yet we still continue, because it is worth it. A calculated risk? Careful consideration is required to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
Three very different Chateaux
So we decided to take a little detour up the Loire Valley to sample some wine, which Susana is writing about, and to take in some Chateaux.