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Bom Jesus

Bom Jesus

February 16, 2020

After Guimaraes we made an overnight stop at the bottom of the Bom Jesus steps.These 577 steps were built in the early 1800s and takeRead More

Guimaraes old castle

Guimaraes

February 15, 2020

Guimaraes was our next stopping point, and it did not disappoint. With a castle and palace, we had a good time sightseeing.

Porto view from south of river

Porto

February 13, 2020

Another day, another city. This time we were checking out Porto. As usual we parked up outside of the city, so got to catch theRead More

Wild guinea pig - Lousa

Lousa

February 8, 2020

Had an excellent stop off in the little town of Lousa.We stayed on a bit of land that a lovely family (originally from the Netherlands)Read More

Nazare Surf Sculpture

Nazaré

February 7, 2020

Swung by Nazaré on our way to Coimbra. It’s a big wave surf site and is currently hosting the 2019-20 Tow Surfing Challenge.The waves wereRead More

Coimbra university courtyard

Coimbra

February 6, 2020

A top tip from a friend sent us off on the direction of Coimbra. A university city where you can visit the library, palace andRead More

Maggie and I visiting Sheffield Park and Gardens

Two years ago

February 4, 2020

Two years ago we hired Maggie for a weeks holiday to see what life in a van would be like 🤔Long years of saving, sellingRead More

Praia do Malhao

Bumpy 2km gravel track

January 27, 2020

A rather bumpy 2km gravel track took us to our next overnight at Praia do Malhao. It’s just a car park at the end ofRead More

Ginger bunny racing

Van life insights

January 24, 2020

Van life insights – this is how we’re greeted each morning and evening at meal times. A ginger bunny racing around expectantly and hay allRead More