• Jim's wine casks

  • Jim's garden

Portugal 2010

Sorry this is a bit late, we have been back 2 weeks. However, at one point we thought we might not get to Portugal at all because we landed – after a couple of attempts – during a hurricane. The weather did not improve all that much but we had a lovely time staying with Jim, Flo and Bela (cat). They live on a steep hill in northern Portugal and have a huge garden in which they grow lots of fruit and veges. We particularly enjoyed picking the oranges to squeeze for our breakfast juice.

Jim's garden

Basically we sat about and allowed Jim to feed us with his produce.
Among other things Jim has just made 250 litres of wine from his grapes – self-trodden!

Jim's wine casks

Whilst Ian and I managed only one run during the week (excuse: the hills were very steep whichever way you went), we all did quite a lot of walking around various historic towns which I really enjoyed. I was even allowed to go shopping in Braga. Very many baroque churches, lots of riverside strolls, local markets and even visits to the odd cafe for coffee and cake.

We even visited a couple of local climbing areas, which reminded us of the Australian Grampians: giant heaps of huge boulders.

5 thoughts on “Portugal 2010”

  1. We had a great time, though I’m not sure I could murder 😈 one of my hens to eat…. We ate one of Jim’s on the Saturday, and it was very nice :yum: :yum: :yum:

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