The Joy of Spring
“There are experiences of landscape that will always resist articulation, and of which words offer only a remote echo – or to which silence is by far the best response.” – Robert Macfarlane – April visit 2018
April Duties
Wildfires in Portugal are both real and disastrous, as was seen in the devastating loss of property, livelihoods, and lives in 2017. Native wood species, like pine and oak, are more and more shunned in favour of eucalyptus trees. As a result industrial monoculture plantations are created, which burn easily, as the trees contain a […]
An April Visit to the Land
We were hoping that our house would have had a roof, floor, and windows, but late winter rains have hampered progress, so when we arrived at the end of March, the roof was only half completed, and plastering inside, only just begun. No floor. And no windows. We didn’t mind too much, as the rain […]
Our First YouTube Video
I look at my husband with a puzzled expression. “We what?” “We need to start making videos.” “Why?” I love the written word. The spoken word, especially by me in front of a camera, not so much. “People prefer watching videos than reading blogs.” I sigh. “Plus, I am sure there are people, who will […]
Realizing a Dream: Step 2 – Have a Land Dispute
“If you expect life to be easy, challenges will seem difficult. If you accept that challenges may occur, life will be easier.” – Rob Liano – The Shephard squinted, and waved his hand in the direction of the only piece of unkempt land on the 3.1 hectares we were busy purchasing. A volley of Portuguese […]
Realizing a Dream: Step 1 – Buying Land
“Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the actions stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living.” – Anaïs Nin – Life in the UAE has an expiry date. Every expat, no matter how many years he or she spends here, can only ever call it ‘home’ temporarily. We […]
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