Browsing Archive: January, 2013

Full Moon In The Serra

Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Monday, January 28, 2013, In : personal

Normally we live a quite "natural" life, speaking about getting up and going to bed. We more or less rise with the sun and go to sleep early after the big light has gone. But there are exceptions, occasions and special events that make us stay up late.....

Last night was one of these nights. With the full moon rising over the serra, we decided to go to São Marcos da Serra for a drink and some chocolate from the gambling machine in one of the local café´s...
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Coffee, Just The Way You Like It !

Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Friday, January 25, 2013, In : way of life

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The Portuguese are proud of their coffee. And not without reason! Some of the richest coffee growing countries in the world are ex-colonies of Portugal. Although the sound of the coffee grinder and the espresso machine can be annoying at times, it also promises a great quality coffee is nearby. The Portuguese generally do not drink their coff...