Piglet in Portugal

Do you know that feeling when you sense something is watching you?

We were in Tavira today having coffee when we spotted the cafe served a taste of home.

This afternoon, I was meant to be going to the free A1/A2-level Portuguese classes I attend twice a week.

I was leaning into the orange tree to check if an orange was ripe before I picked it.

If we were having coffee or a cup of cocoa, I’d tell you that this week, when I tried to book a medical appointment over the phone with Sonover Faro, I failed miserably.

Apparently, it rained one night this week.

Another new ‘HIPster’ trendy café recently opened near us.

Today I was sorting through the photos on my phone, trying to decide which ones I to delete because Google keeps warning me: and it keeps wittering on and on about buying more storage space in the cloud.

If I were having coffee with my younger self, I’d say: getting old is tough, so be mindful of your health and don’t mistreat your body when you’re young.

The continuous heat over this summer has taken its toll not only on us but also on our garden.

Since we’ve returned to Portugal from our travels in Spain, I’ve noticed a distinct chill in the air, which was sadly confirmed when I got into the pool yesterday.

I’m used to seeing bougainvillea putting on a spectacular show during the summer here in Portugal, but seeing this gorgeous display still going strong as we move from September into October caught my eye.

Today in One Photo Every day, we see hundreds of things.

…definitely NOT!

Yet another week has flown by at a gallop, and the English football season is now also in full swing.

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you I’ve had another hectic week.

As the long, hot, dry summer draws to a close and the temperatures begin to drop, we have finally enjoyed some heavy showers.

Visitors and other commitments now dispatched, I have resumed my weekly shift at the animal charity shop, working as a volunteer.

In my humble opinion… a resounding YES!

Hey, I haven’t disappeared.

Good afternoon (now evening), fellow gardeners!

Yep, if we were having coffee, I’d tell you that on Thursday or was it Friday…I was awoken to the dulcet tones of Mr Piglet muttering obscenities at my computer.

The weather has been kind this week.

Today’s WordPress daily writing prompt caught my attention.

Another year has passed, and while my mobility is still an issue and restricts many activities on Saturday, I met an old acquaintance whom I’d not seen for a couple of years.

When we first created our garden over twenty years ago on a bare, sandy plot, I had the romantic notion of planting a cute palm tree.

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that despite having another busy week, eating out, and socialising with friends, entertaining, dancing, working in the garden and in the charity shop, etc.

Once again, hot wind is gusting from the South and with temperatures in the thirties drying out the plants to shrivelled prunes… and us.

It’s been another busy week in the garden.

And I am still trying to catch up!

On this day, 31st May 2019, I was moaning about plastic packaging.

After last year’s drought, which meant we had to drastically reduce our overall water consumption and turn off the irrigation systems, I decided not to grow any fruit and veg this year.

Was it really SIX Years ago that we all (well, most of us) lived in fear for our lives?

Good morning on this HOT and sunny May Saturday.

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that last Sunday, despite the threat of showers, I’d reserved a spot at the local car boot/flea market (what’s the difference?)