Kitesurf instructing
Our main reason for going to Portgal was for Paul to teach kitesurfing and complete the goal he had set for himself. After being offered a job teaching on a lagoon, the role sounded...
Our Over 60's Gap year
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Portugal – our last week
On our last day in Obidos – saying goodbye to our friends at the Aurora i Ocaso. Such a friendly cafe/ restaurant – with a very cool vibe Nuno the mixologist/artist with his dog...
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Tracy and Harri’s Visit – 16th June.
Paul’s sister Tracy and her husband Harri came to visit us for 4 days. Their flight was not long, but the queues to get through customs took hours. It seems that a lot of...
Lisbon part 2
Because, like London, you need more than a day. We caught the flixbus again for another go at Lisbon. We really wanted to go on the famous Tram 28 that we missed out on...
Berlenga Island Boat Trip
Fab boat trip to Berlenga island on Portugals Silver Coastline- with glass-bottomed boat tour of caves
Peniche – 24th May 2025
Visiting Peniche for a 2nd time to get a flavour of the town. Bright, beautiful and bustling!
Salir do Porto – Portugal – travel with us!
Another lovely sunny day in Portugal so a quick trip to Salir do Porto before Paul goes back to work as a kitesurf instructor
Lourinha and the Dino Parque – 13th May 2025
We went to visit Dino Park at Lourinha after passing through the town. The dinosaur sculptures showcased on the roundabouts caught our attention and sparked our curiosity. Dino Parque is a theme park dedicated...
Exploring Portugal’s Silver Coastline
Santa Cruz to Casais das Amoeiras – 9th May 2025 We seem to have to pinch ourselves when we wake in the morning! I can’t quite believe we are here, and having this wonderful...
Walk from Baleal to Peniche
Along Portugal’s Silver Coastline The sun is shining – its a fab day for another lovely beach walk! and a bit of exploring… Baleal has several surf schools in the area, and a massive...
Trip to Lisbon – 29th April 2025
We had to get a sprint on early morning the other day when we tried to find a parking space for the van in Caldas da Rainha. It was 7.30am and our Flixbus to...
The Obidos Lagoon
We are situated on a beautiful saltwater lagoon – the largest in Portugal. It is a nature reserve as well as a hive of watersports activity. Serene, first thing in the morning, with herons...
