Do you know that feeling when you sense something is watching you? You know… You're not alone… I paused in my bidet ablutions. I felt the vibes again and stood up. I turned and immediately stopped breathing. Emerging through the bidet's plughole, a beetle-like insect with long antennae was struggling to squeeze through the gap.... Continue Reading →
TodayInOnePhoto – A Taste of Home
We were in Tavira today having coffee when we spotted the cafe served a taste of home. Scones, jam and clotted cream! A first for us in Portugal. What caught your eye today? If you’d like to join in, simply tag your post #TodayInOnePhoto and post one photo of something that caught your attention —... Continue Reading →
TodayInOnePhoto – Over My Dead Body
Another new ‘HIPster’ trendy café recently opened near us. Several have opened in the last year aimed at a particular clientele, all on the same theme, with funky decorations and usually beanbags or homemade logs as seats (not all of them, admittedly). They also charge the earth and the moon for a basic cup of... Continue Reading →
TodayInOnePhoto – The Last Rodeo
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 don't swim much these days; I just float around on my inflatable lilo (a floating pool bed) while sipping a cocktail, listening to music or... Continue Reading →
