Showing posts with label Portugal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Portugal. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Portugal: Seniors in a rural shop

From the sender's message: In Alentejo (a Southern region of Portugal) most of the inhabitants are old, once the young population left in search of a better life in the cities or even abroad. Being an agriculture oriented region, most of the old people left behind still work in their little orchards and small pieces of land, own little "shops" (in their own households), do a little handicraft type of work (carved walking sticks, embroidery) and above all keep alive and independent, which does not happen in the cities where not being able to provide themselves with any additional income end up in retirement homes. Still being useful is all these people want.

This card was sent me as a second card because the first one was lost :( The first one was so wonderful so that I don't want to delete it. I favourited it hoping that some day I'll receive it. Click on the link to see the first card. http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/PT-241016



Friday, April 20, 2012

Portugal: Silves

Portugal Art Edition. Algarve. Silves.

A thank you card.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Portugal: Óbidos

Once the wedding present of a queen, the preserved medieval town of Óbidos lying 100 km north of Lisbon is without doubt one of Portugal's most classic walled settlements. Walking the ramparts, visitors can enjoy views of windmills, vineyards and surrounding farmlands. In the residential area below, narrow cobblestone streets are lined with whitewashed houses sporting terracotta roofs. The shops are piled high with local handicrafts, while in spring the town is ablaze with geraniums, morning glories and bougainvillaea.