Another invasive species crossed our way. The common water hyacinth. Pontederia crassipes

Probably the most famous sweet of Portugal: Pastel de Nata. My first attempt I’ll need many more attempts.

While I like Duolingo in general the latest updates could have been better. Close to impossible task

While taking a walk between Espinho and Esmoriz this little guy got a little bit defensive. Procambarus clarkii While it’s looking nice it’s another invasive species. It even made it to Berlin.

Most wildfires in Portugal happen in the south. But the risk is there everywhere. In the Serra de Estrela it happened xxx years ago. Now nature is slowly recovering. I was wondering why in some places the trees have survived while a few meters to the right and left are completely burnt.

Unlike the one in the other post this bridge is an actual Eiffel bridge. It’s located in Viana do Castelo, which we’ve visited to finalize the immigration process for Portugal at the SEF. It’s noteworthy that above the visible rail track there is also a second level for cars. We took a little bit of […]