Raked over the gravel driveway to even it up from tyre marks.
Our dog family .
The wind whipped up and got the washing mostly dry.
Saw the NZ New Year fireworks.
3 cheese pasta with Jamon and sangria.
Happy New Year everyone.....🍾🍾🍻🍹🍸🍾🍾☃👄👍
Sunday, 31 December 2017
Sun 31 Dec Ourique House Sit
Work day today, Jenna had stripped the bed, so did the washing. Decided to wash Bessie, checked the battery it was onky at 11.4v even though on ehu....so ran her form40mins and turned her round to face the right way for when we leave.
Raked over the gravel driveway to even it up from tyre marks.
Our dog family .
The wind whipped up and got the washing mostly dry.
Saw the NZ New Year fireworks.
3 cheese pasta with Jamon and sangria.
Happy New Year everyone.....🍾🍾🍻🍹🍸🍾🍾☃👄👍
Raked over the gravel driveway to even it up from tyre marks.
Our dog family .
The wind whipped up and got the washing mostly dry.
Saw the NZ New Year fireworks.
3 cheese pasta with Jamon and sangria.
Happy New Year everyone.....🍾🍾🍻🍹🍸🍾🍾☃👄👍
Sat 30 Dec Jenna and Alex to Faro airpirt
Early rise to take Jenna and Alex to the airport in Faro to fly back to Gatwick.
Had a coffee and stale croissants in Costa very disappointing, then farewelled them, it was a wonderful Christmas with them here with the addition of Elliot and Emma just an amazing time all together making very special memories for the memory banks.
The weather today was the best of their visit which was a shame, but it didn't stop us all having a great time.
We watched the last of the Netflix movie about the true story of Steven Avery and his nephew Brenda Dassey, imprisoned for a murder they didn't do, Making a Murderer, very good but sickening to think innocent people can be treated like that. Hopefully only in America!
Jenna and I googled them to see they are still in prison today and have had all their appeals declined. Then we found an article with a new lawyer that has new evidence which will clear them and prove them innocent. We will be watching to see further developments.
Had a coffee and stale croissants in Costa very disappointing, then farewelled them, it was a wonderful Christmas with them here with the addition of Elliot and Emma just an amazing time all together making very special memories for the memory banks.
The weather today was the best of their visit which was a shame, but it didn't stop us all having a great time.
We watched the last of the Netflix movie about the true story of Steven Avery and his nephew Brenda Dassey, imprisoned for a murder they didn't do, Making a Murderer, very good but sickening to think innocent people can be treated like that. Hopefully only in America!
Jenna and I googled them to see they are still in prison today and have had all their appeals declined. Then we found an article with a new lawyer that has new evidence which will clear them and prove them innocent. We will be watching to see further developments.
Fri 29 Dec day out in Albufeira
Today we drove with Jenna and Alex down to the Algarve coast to Albufeira.
Cool breeze and fog as we started out, but the sun came out nearer the coast and we found a park in the cobbled lanes of the old town.
Looked in lots of shops for a souvenir for Jenna and Alex, he was very patient as we browsed many shops for ages.
We walked down to the beach, through markets and shops which were very tourist oriented, still quite a few tourists around, a great winter escape for those further north.
Golden sand beaches, and lots of British type restaurants, we walked back a bit away from the beach area and found a Portuguese restaurant, owned and run by an Irish ex pat and his Portuguese wife. He told us that everything was made fresh in the traditional way by the Portuguese chef.
I was going to have the baby squid, but his description of the traditional fish pie changed my mind. It was delicious, Jenna and Tony had the baby squid which was equally delicious, Alex had chicken and chips which he enjoyed. We had a jug of white sangria, made from scratch with 7 liqueurs and chocker block full of fresh fruit.
We gave in to the deserts, again all freshly made by hand, Jenna and I shared one made with condenced milk and Alex and Tony shared the chocolate cake...yummy €44 .
We then walked back to the beach, they had an ice cream I had a hot coffee.
Then back to the car, the sun was settings so we drove see if we get a better view, down to the harbour and saw pastel coloured painted houses.
Drove on with the sunset behind us and arrived to the dogs waiting for us.
Cool breeze and fog as we started out, but the sun came out nearer the coast and we found a park in the cobbled lanes of the old town.
Looked in lots of shops for a souvenir for Jenna and Alex, he was very patient as we browsed many shops for ages.
We walked down to the beach, through markets and shops which were very tourist oriented, still quite a few tourists around, a great winter escape for those further north.
Golden sand beaches, and lots of British type restaurants, we walked back a bit away from the beach area and found a Portuguese restaurant, owned and run by an Irish ex pat and his Portuguese wife. He told us that everything was made fresh in the traditional way by the Portuguese chef.
I was going to have the baby squid, but his description of the traditional fish pie changed my mind. It was delicious, Jenna and Tony had the baby squid which was equally delicious, Alex had chicken and chips which he enjoyed. We had a jug of white sangria, made from scratch with 7 liqueurs and chocker block full of fresh fruit.
We gave in to the deserts, again all freshly made by hand, Jenna and I shared one made with condenced milk and Alex and Tony shared the chocolate cake...yummy €44 .
We then walked back to the beach, they had an ice cream I had a hot coffee.
Then back to the car, the sun was settings so we drove see if we get a better view, down to the harbour and saw pastel coloured painted houses.
Drove on with the sunset behind us and arrived to the dogs waiting for us.
Thursday, 28 December 2017
Thurs 28 Dec 9°Favela Nova, Ourique House Sit
Resting day, dull grey and showery, did washing, I stayed with the pets while Tony, Jenna and Alex went to the shop for milk, water and dinner tonight, cooked by Alex, Pork, vege and chips.
Played games and watched a movie.
Played games and watched a movie.
Wed 27 Dec 9° day out to Evora and farewell Elliot and Emma
Breakfast today was eggs, mushrooms in creamy blue cheese sauce with asparagus wrapped in bacon....yummmy
A 2 hour drive north east to Evora where we leave Elliot and Emma to carry on with their trip. Today Jenna went with them in the car to catch up. It was a long drive and when we got there we were grateful not to be in the motorhome, as the roads were cobbled and narrow as they wound up through the ancient village, very close to buildings and up the hill to the Cathedral. Found parking paid until 4pm, we climbed the Cathedral tower and got amazing views from the roof top.
Then down and around the cloisters to the Cathedral itself. There is a small Roman ruin named after Diana goddess, in the town, an Aqueduct and Roman bath out a bit further from the town.
We had a lite lunch soup and sandwiches in a cosy bakery down a side street, then decided we had time to all go to the building built with human bones.
Jenna and I went to add money to the parking and Elliot and Emma's car had a ticket on it
so Jenna took it down to Elliot and he came and moved it. We walked to the bone building, I was going to wait outside but as it closed at 5.30 decided I would go and top up the parking so they didn't have to rush. On the way back I passed a chemist so bought Jenna some Actifed €3.20 , as she had run out if Sudafed, but she was feeling a bit better.
Tony took a couple of photos inside of the wall made with human bones.
All back at the cars after their macabre experience, we farewelled Elliot and Emma as the drove to their accommodation and we drove back.
It was now dark and 6pm so didn't get back until 8pm, not a,pleasant drive in the pitch black, but Tony did very well.
Alex cooked dinner with the left over veg, chicken and added rice which made a very tasty meal. They moved in from the motorhome to the other bedroom where Elliot and Emma had slept. All tired after a long but enjoyable day.
A 2 hour drive north east to Evora where we leave Elliot and Emma to carry on with their trip. Today Jenna went with them in the car to catch up. It was a long drive and when we got there we were grateful not to be in the motorhome, as the roads were cobbled and narrow as they wound up through the ancient village, very close to buildings and up the hill to the Cathedral. Found parking paid until 4pm, we climbed the Cathedral tower and got amazing views from the roof top.
Then down and around the cloisters to the Cathedral itself. There is a small Roman ruin named after Diana goddess, in the town, an Aqueduct and Roman bath out a bit further from the town.
We had a lite lunch soup and sandwiches in a cosy bakery down a side street, then decided we had time to all go to the building built with human bones.
Jenna and I went to add money to the parking and Elliot and Emma's car had a ticket on it
so Jenna took it down to Elliot and he came and moved it. We walked to the bone building, I was going to wait outside but as it closed at 5.30 decided I would go and top up the parking so they didn't have to rush. On the way back I passed a chemist so bought Jenna some Actifed €3.20 , as she had run out if Sudafed, but she was feeling a bit better.
Tony took a couple of photos inside of the wall made with human bones.
It was now dark and 6pm so didn't get back until 8pm, not a,pleasant drive in the pitch black, but Tony did very well.
Alex cooked dinner with the left over veg, chicken and added rice which made a very tasty meal. They moved in from the motorhome to the other bedroom where Elliot and Emma had slept. All tired after a long but enjoyable day.
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