Category Archives: H is for…
H is for Home, but what is it that makes one?
It’s not enough to lay my hat somewhere to make it a home, although it’s a start. And home isn’t always where the heart is so just what is it … Continue reading
H is for Heart
Most of us know that the heart is the organ, which pumps blood through the circulatory system. They are also a symbol of love, which you often find on Valentine’s … Continue reading
H is for Hotel
It was when I thought back to my first ever Polish lesson that the solution became clear. I pounced with delight on the word “hotel”, leaping out of the text … Continue reading
H is for Happy Heart
I was immensely taken with the heart logo which popped up everywhere in Guimaraes in 2012. Designed by Joao Campos, it was inspired by the crenels of Guimaraes Castle and … Continue reading
H is for hands
We are on vacation. This is not our typical vacation. We are campers – when we need to relax and be refreshed, we eat and sleep outdoors and don’t shower … Continue reading
H is for my love/hate relationship with the Haa-haa-haa-de-dah
The harsh, hoarse, raucous, guttural haa-haa-haa-de-dah dawn call of the Hadeda Ibis is enough to drive one demented! I am sure a lot of people in South Africa can relate … Continue reading
H is for Holidays – Algarve Blog
“Dating at least from ancient Rome, the holiday was a time of public and communal celebration, a time to commemorate some event of civic or religious significance that all citizens … Continue reading
Personal A to Z of Portugal. H is for Heat
Ok, so there were several topics I could have gone with for my “H is for” offering. Holidays? Home? Hands? (that’s us!) I decided to go for “Heat” because, well, … Continue reading
A – Z of Australia – H is for Housing
Since salaries and cost of living is higher in Australia than in Europe, housing here can be quite pricey, and every time there is a mining boom, property prices seem … Continue reading
H for Health, Home and Happiness
I had been struggling to find a suitable “H” topic for Our A – Z of Australia. Mr O has a friend who lives in the USA and is here … Continue reading
H is for Hambre and Habichuelas con Dulce
Hambre means hunger, and when I used to think of people being hungry, I thought of Africa and deserts, millions of people with no food or water anywhere, not a … Continue reading
H is for Handkerchiefs of Love; a Romantic Portuguese Tradition
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which seems the perfect time to mention the wonderful embroidered handkerchiefs of northern Portugal. You can find them, or products inspired by them, in most souvenir shops in … Continue reading
