A&A's Ventures

• PICNIC, PLONK & PETANQUE IN PORTUGAL 2 years ago In April 2019 we hosted the Premier ‘Petanque Tournament’ here in the Algarve. The social event was for members of the Browns Walking Football team and their partners. It was a popular event, so much so, that many members wanted it to be held twice a year. Her Outdoors and … The post PICNIC,...
• HOW TO AVOID BUILDING CALAMITIES IN THE ALGARVE 3 years ago Has the earth ever moved for you? It has for us, several times, due to blasting at a nearby quarry! But did you know that central Portugal and the Algarve, are in an earthquake zone? Over the years, there have been several major earthquakes, the biggest being the Lisbon earthquake in … The post...
• STRESS FREE ROAMING IN EUROPE 4 years ago We’ve had a bathroom extension built. Just a small bathroom extension of 10sq metres. It was scheduled to be completed shortly before we were due to set off for a trip to the UK. Enough time to clear up and prepare for the trip. So we thought… Each year we … The post STRESS FREE ROAMING IN...
• HOW TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR PORTUGUESE GARDEN 4 years ago Four years of work in the garden is starting to really have an impact, so much so, we decided to produce a video update. Earlier videos have shown us experimenting with Hot Composting, how to Build a Greenhouse, Aerial Footage and a practical project with the Algarve Succulent Society. Here … The...
• LIFE IN THE QUINTA WITH QFC - PART 2 4 years ago Well more sad news… Henny 2 disappeared and has not returned. We suspect she went off to find a spot to curl up in and… go off to that great chicken coop in the sky. ‘Her Outdoors’ and myself are missing her company and even a little bereft. Both the … The post LIFE IN THE QUINTA WITH QFC...

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