Leaving Home
3. November in England ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Ben and I left for Portugal first with the rest of the family coming later in the week. After breakfast at Wetherspoons we made our way to the train station for the first part of our trip to ArganilWeiterlesen
Ready to depart?
3. November in England ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Through security and waiting to depart Gatwick north terminal. A quick pint and some grub in spoons before heading to the gate.
Chocolate and 3 seats each
3. November in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
1 bag of dairy milk and we got a whole row and 3 seats each. Job done!!
Waiting for our visas
3. November in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
A new system to enter the EU but the line is moving quickly so should only take about 20mins to get through.
Nossa Casa em Portugal
4. November in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We arrived late at our accommodation and went straight to bed. We have explored the apartment this morning and it is very nice. Well equipped, clean and has plenty of room.
Day 1 Grocery Haul
4. November in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We nipped up to the local Intermarche which is only 3 mins away and bought our first couple of days food. We made sure we bought some rehydration goods as well. £54 in total including 5 litres ofWeiterlesen
Baloiço da Carriça
5. November in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
We visited a viewpoint known as Wren’s Balance. The road was very sketchy but the view and swing at the top were amazing.
The Off Grid OdysseyThese swings are all over this region of Portugal at local viewpoints. Some are next to springs as well with picnic tables
4000ft above sea level
5. November in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Breathtaking!!
The Off Grid OdysseyMe neither, it’s going to be amazing. We will have to come back to the mountain summit because it’s so foggy we can’t see anything.
Lagoa Comprida
5. November in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
We visited a reservoir at 5000ft above sea level. First reservoir I’ve seen built of stone, not concrete. It was cold, windy and fantastic. We ate our packed lunch here before heading to theWeiterlesen
The Off Grid OdysseyIt was cold. 3 degrees c. Blowing a gale and it started sleeting as we left
The Off Grid OdysseyIt was cold. 3 degrees c. Blowing a gale and it started sleeting as we left
Cheese buying at 6538ft
5. November in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Never thought I would be buying cheese and sausage at 6000ft but here we are. As you can see the opportunity for sight seeing was limited as the highest point in Mainland Portugal was today covered inWeiterlesen
Poço da Broca da Barriosa
5. November in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
We stumbled across the Poço da Broca da Barriosa waterfall on the way home. Running because of the rain. A local told us this river is normally clear and fresh but it’s now dirty, smelly andWeiterlesen
A praia
6. November in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We arrived in Figueira da Foz and took a stroll down to a very rough sea shore. The beach was empty and a long way from the promenade.
A Bull Ring!
6. November in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Not our thing but the town still has a functioning bull ring.
A walk around Figueira da Foz
6. November in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We stopped in the park for a picnic lunch and then walked past the old mayoral mansion. From there we headed to a mural on the wall of the police training ground. 27 8sq ft laser cut murals adorn theWeiterlesen
The Old Mayoral Mansion
6. November in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Like many things in Portugal this building is old and deteriorating. You can take tour on Fridays and Saturdays though so hopefully it will be restored one day.
A no oven dinner
6. November in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
With no oven we got creative. I think l. (Haven’t tried it yet) and this is what happened.
Portugal bound…
7. November in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Dommie, Oliver and I finally flying out to join the boys and explore what will be our new home! Portugal here we come!
Monte da Estrela Livre
8. November in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We all visited the land today and had a good explore. We visited all of the weeks and springs and had a good look around the entire 12 acres.
ReisenderHad the best time working out where we were putting things and realising that we have a massive task ahead but excited to start!
A Serra da Estrela
8. November in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
We drove to the top of the mountain and it was cold, very cold. Even had snow on the ground. We all had a lovely cup of hot chocolate, brought some souvenirs and then raced back to the car.
A night time drive in Portugal
8. November in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We drove back at night from the Estrela and saw some beautiful things.
ReisenderLike PUMBA!!!!! (Sorry the photo is rubbish but the little sod ran away from me)
