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- Written by: Rick Nason
With Spring rapidly approaching we are starting to see signs of wildlife taking advantage.
The storks are arriving, though not in our garden, and there are other species to note.
- Written by: Rick Nason
It has finally happened 😊
The fibre internet has reached our semi-remote location here in Vale de Prazeres.
- Written by: Rick Nason
During our Christmas break in Lisbon, we also visited the Pavilhão de Conhecimento (Pavillion of knowledge).
They have a dinosaur exhibition which is rather interesting.
- Written by: Rick Nason
It has been a strange beginning to 2023. Following the relentless rain before Christmas, things have just settled into chilly Wintertime.
Janet and I did have a rather relaxing festive period with just ourselves for company.
- Written by: Rick Nason
I recently made a trip over to Macclesfield, primarily to effect some repairs and tidy up the decoration in our house there.
With the exception of being able to see some family and friends, it was a very disappointing experience.
- Written by: Rick Nason
We were treated to a small surprise this morning when a special tourist train passed by.
Not the normal electric passenger service but old style carriages and a powerful old diesel locomotive to pull it.