A year gone now, since we prepped the pups for their transatlantic return to the US. With that anniversary passing,…
The little beach town has changed since we first arrived–first driving through four summers ago. Praia das Maçãs, of course,…
The streets in the midst of town have been quiet in Praia das Maçãs. To be honest, it’s nice to…
We didn’t expect the medronhos, or madrones, to last so long. Those Christmas ornaments hanging from the trees all over…
Silver light of the morning. As I drive through the valley of Galamares up towards Sintra, the light filters through…
Last night marked the fourth summer solstice that I’ve spent in Portugal. Yes, three years ago in June, I started…