Portugal – Project Portugal

Once bitten, twice shy!!

Portugal is a country well used to forest fires but in 2017 it suffered a new type of fire that the WWF have classed as being a sixth-generation mega fire, clearly linked to global change. WWF’s report. The fires were uncontrollable and were repeated again later that year in both Portugal and Spain. In fact,Continue reading “Once bitten, twice shy!!”

Windy Wanda

The weather seems to have now done it’s worse and we have enjoyed some beautiful sunny days recently. This has been a plus all round – the builders have been able to work outside making great steps forward with the cladding and staining, the water filled trenches have started to dry up and we haveContinue reading “Windy Wanda”

There’s a Storm brewing!

As Storm Cristoph descended upon us so did our inability to get outside and do anything on the land. We’ve heard from other people that this is an ideal time to catch up on things that they have meaning to get round to for ages – reading a book, pursuing a hobby, calling friends andContinue reading “There’s a Storm brewing!”

Three Wheels on my Wagon!

Ever had one of those weeks when things start off lovely and then seem to go from bad to worse? and then just when you think that nothing else can go wrong, guess what? it does! With all the news headlines recently about various storms, different weather fronts and snow and ice across the UKContinue reading “Three Wheels on my Wagon!”

Buying a Farm

For the first time since arriving in Portugal almost a month ago, we set our alarm as we had to be up and out by 6.30am. Still struggling to get hot water we boiled up pans and kettles. I set the fire and sorted the washing, Mark went up to the long house to openContinue reading “Buying a Farm”

Taming the Land

There was a crisp frost on the ground when we woke this morning forming tiny little icicles which crunched as we walked on our morning trip around the plot. We saw the farmer arrive to let out his sheep – we were only thirty yards or so away from each other and passed the morningContinue reading “Taming the Land”