Cromleque Os Almendres

Stones and Sunshine

June 23rd 2008
I woke up this morning to what I think was a magpie or a crow making some unearthly squawking noise outside the van, but when I looked, all I saw was the tiniest, sweetest little brown Wren bobbing about on the olive tree we have parked under. Last night we both stopped what we were doing to listen to the most unusual, haunting bird song I have heard in a long while. I unfortunately however, h ... read more

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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more

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Lizzie E

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Great Tao is like a boat that drifts It can go this way, it can go that. - Tao Te Ching For my family and friends, I hope this gives a little insight into (a selection of) my thoughts about our trip and things that matter to me. It should also keep you in touch with our general doings along the way. For those Vanoraks out there, here's a little low-down on our hand made camper: Newish Iveco Daily (2004). 2.3 Litre engine (fuel efficient to the max). 3.5 tonne. Drivable on our licences obtained post 1997. Has all mod-cons incl. 87 watt solar panel with a 1... full info

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