PortugalVila RealPinhãoQuinta de Val da Figueira41°10’47” N 7°33’15” W
May 24, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Breakfasted at Quinta Da Rosa; excellent position overlooking the river.
Sailed off in the van to follow the Tour Taylor (TT) instructions to Quinta Da Pacheca for wine tour & tasting at 1030. WineRead more
PortugalVila RealPinhãoQuinta de Val da Figueira41°10’48” N 7°33’15” W
May 25, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Quinta De La Rosa breakfast and an attempt to find a Dr for Eke, unsuccessful as the small villages don’t have Drs. Chemist of some help, and some of Cecily’s meds.
Rest of us went on theRead more
Traveler You were certainly high above the village. Is it vineyards on the highly terraced land?
Traveler Hi Sue, yes, it’s all intensively planted in grapes; except the very steep parts which have olives. Lots of grand old buildings in the villages are uninhabited! We were told that the Portuguese hold on to them for the land. Probably family issues! Average wage Euro 33,000 / yr, min wage per month 700. Euro.
PortugalVila RealPinhãoQuinta de Val da Figueira41°10’47” N 7°33’16” W
May 23, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Left Porto with the planning & precision of a military manoeuvre, and that was just to navigate our way to the top of the street and wait for Euan & David to retrieve the car from the parking buildingRead more
PortugalVila RealPinhãoQuinta de Val da Figueira41°10’48” N 7°33’15” W
May 23, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Arrived at our next hotel in the Douro Valley, after spectacular drive. Their pool was delicious!
PortugalVila RealPinhãoQuinta de Val da Figueira41°10’48” N 7°33’15” W
May 23, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Great location for a reasonably average meal
PortugalVila RealPinhãoQuinta de Val da Figueira41°10’48” N 7°33’15” W
PortugalVila RealPinhãoQuinta de Val da Figueira41°10’48” N 7°33’15” W
May 25, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We went for a two hour cruise up the Douro this afternoon…fairly boring, but quite relaxing
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Quinta de Val da Figueira, 5085-220, Q100621755
Traveler Trust you are gathering some recipes x
Traveler Beautiful looking meal!
Traveler I have been waiting and waiting for Followingpenguins to pop up somewhere and today I went looking and voila!! You’ve been very busy while I’ve been wondering🤣. Must take notes on your best accommodation recommendations in case we do similar with Dave and Lou. Olive harvesting here today so better get cracking. Mine are prolific but small so hard work for the reward. 💕
Traveler Great news re Penguins! The olives here can be very small as well, so don’t dispair🤣. Pickle you olives with pride! How did the quince work out? 👍