It's probably no surpise that the summers are super hot here. Whihc is a huge difference to the winters where the temperatures can dip in the minuses. During summer, some days the temperatures reach 45 degrees, and that's where it will stay for days. The highest tempurature it reached last summer was 48 degrees which …
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We are so excited to tell you that we have finally completed our accommodation. We were clearly very optimistic when at first, we thought we would be ready by spring...last year. So we´re only a year out. We bought a caravan and completely renovated it to make it modern and spacious. We want our guests …
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Horse riding in the Mountains Hi everyone, its raining here today in Penamacor, so remind us of the sunny days, dont forget when you come to visit us you can always take in a horse riding tour of the amazing local trails. Our friend Erika at Quinta Encantada, is extremely skilled & welcoming and offers …
Our first Cauliflower We finally grew our first Cauliflower!! It may not sound much to the seasoned gardener, but we made some raised beds using reclaimed wood and planted some vegetables. So far we have had a few beans, lettuce, some giant squash and now a small Cauli. (Couve-flor in Portuguese). We celebrated with vinho …
Carla's Bootcamp So, Carla has started running her Strong "man" bootcamps twice a week. And we have built the start of an outdoor gym to get it going. Twice a week people are coming to get stronger, and fitter with the aid of her bootcamp, for which we have had excellent feedback on all fronts. …
It's been a while since our last blog post, so I'm just going to give you a little rundown of some of the best bits from the last few months as we get organised with our blog writing plans! As you know we are motorcyle lovers, and Elvis always has been too, this year he …
Yesterday I did something I'd always wanted to try but thought it probably isn't something I'd ever get to do. I learnt how to make silver rings! I have found some amazing crafty and talented friends over here. They're always making things and I love seeing what they produce. I have kind of thrown myself …
So just before the school holidays begin in Portugal (12 weeks off school!!), we started Elvis at an Enduro School, (Escola de Enduro) which is taught by two brothers and takes place at Escuderia Castelo Branco, which about 40 minutes away from us. We have passed the race track many times on the way to …
I should be telling you that I am sat in the sunshine on our Portuguese quinta writing an update on how our journey was, the 18 hour drive in our camper and a van with all of our belongings in. Travelling with a dog and an over energetic 5 year old. I should be telling …
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Vista de Penamacor 