A Creative Spirit
You can't get blood from a stone, but apparently, in Portugal, you can get soup! The legend surrounding the recipe for Stone Soup (Sopa de pedra) has been passed down for generations. It made me smile so I thought I would share the story. Many many years ago in the Ribatejo area of Portugal a... Continue Reading →
I don’t mind queueing, honestly, providing there are clear rules as to "who" goes in "what" order. Your expectations are then managed accordingly, as you stand and wait. Of course, someone will inevitably try to queue-jump. This is usually a little old Portuguese lady knee-high to a grasshopper, who with head down elbows her way... Continue Reading →
Are you taking part in the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge? This week's theme is Curiosity. My favorite area of Lisbon is not the trendy modern development by the waterfront which houses designer shops and stylish restaurants, but the Alfama quarter with its outstanding views and medieval alleyways. On our last trip to Lisbon we wandered... Continue Reading →
Piglet in Portugal 