Often enough we go wandering in the hills. Sometimes we follow a trail. Sometimes one of us has trod that way before. One of us is looking for a home with a beautiful view. It might be modern, or a more traditional Portuguese style. But we all stop, look and offer an opinion. It matters not, of course, for the house is seldom on the market and, if it were, would be way beyond our budget. But it’s a harmless pursuit.
We start in the village. A rather ramshackle window is firmly shuttered, inviting no buyers. An uphill cobbled track leads to a country lane, and the most exquisitely gnarled olive tree trunk. I stop to admire.
A feature of this part of the world, great boulders are stacked one upon another. They interlock, braced against the sky. Has some idle giant been playing at jigsaws, then strode off into the clouds? The textures absorb the sunlight.
The land opens out, with a scattering of almond trees. How beautiful will they look in spring, laden with armfuls of white blossom? A narrow lane leads to a quirky little bungalow. Perhaps I could live here, but it’s much too far from shore.
The views are far reaching and lovely, and I can picture the smoke-coloured evening hills. Still, the valley can never surpass the sea for me.
But maybe for Jude? I’d better ask her!
It’s always fun to daydream and imagine what life might be like in a different location. Mr ET would love a water view. I’m happy where we are for the moment.
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Have we seen your view, Carol? Is it a good one? I’ve seen so many lovely ones here but practicalities (and finance) always come into it. Dreams are free though 🙂 🙂
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We do have a very pleasant outlook over the suburb but I’ve never shared it on my blog.
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Hint! Hint! 🙂 🙂
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What fun to imagine the perfect location and the perfect view. I think I would be looking for a view of the water if I was waving my magic wand. always a pleasure to take a stroll with you Jo. I didn’t have to worry about slipping on any icy patches. 🙂
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I didn’t need icy patches to slip over, Sue. I managed a tumble just a short distance from here. And no, it wasn’t the wine! But I needed one afterwards 🙂 🙂
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Yikes you be careful out there girl. Hope you have a hiking pole or 2 at the ready.
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I borrow one occasionally 🙂 🙂 It was after rain and a bit slippy. Still in one piece!
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Love that door and gnarly trunk of the tree. Great in black and white!
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Thanks so much 🙂 🙂
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beautiful photos Jo!
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Thanks darlin 🤗💕
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I love that gnarled tree! It’s like a rabbit’s face!
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Good one, isn’t it? 🤗💕
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Yes!
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The house looks dramatic and brooding in the monochrome but so cheerful in color. Such a contrast.
janet
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Yes. The first is a place to write stories about. The second, to write stories, and sit on the terrace watching the sunset 🤗💕
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I share your interest too! To the extent that I keep a check online too as I get to peep inside to… This is such an amazing one – the last picture is such a stunning angle with the hills and clouds… I love the olive tree trunk 😃
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It was a fabulous morning’s walk, Rita. But it ended in tears because I took a tumble soon after. That was a week ago and the scars are healing. 🥰💕
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Oh so sorry to hear that! Hope nothing serious. Take care 🤗
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Just scrapes and bruises. And dented pride 🤣💕
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Dents will take time 🙃 🤗
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Yes, I enjoyed that walk with sunshine. We seem to have permanent rain here! Thank you
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Sunshine to spare today. Wish I could ship it 🤗💕
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Love the house but I need to be in a town I think. Isolation is great for a holiday but not for a lifetime. Am I alone in preferring the coloured photos?
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No, I prefer some of them too, Mari. That’s why they are there 🥰🥰
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Haha! I must say that the house is very attractive and I do like a hillside view, but I wouldn’t mind a sea view as well next time. But those cobbles look lethal. Is that where you fell? 🙄 All in all I think my next move must be into a village or small market town, but I appreciate the thought.
PS the B&W shots are fab.
PPS The OH says we’ll never have a forever home as I’m constantly wanting to move. After 5 years I need somewhere new to explore 😂
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Exactly right, but Covid isn’t exactly conducive to that. 🤔💕 I fell on a smoother bit further down, but I slid down a bumpy wall 😘. No idea where I’m going next. Knacker’s yard, probably 🤣💕
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You can still sell and buy houses here… 😅
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The pic of the door screams adventure.
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It’s a window, but I know what you mean 🥰
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Oops.
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No worries- it does look like a door 🙂 🙂
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I gasped when I saw the opening pic!
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Location! Location! Location? 🥰💕
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Yes … but you framed it and chose the black and white version. I don’t think I would have reacted that way with the color version.
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Thank you 🙂 🙂
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Looks like a great place for a writing retreat! I love the black and white shots, Jo.
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It would be great for that, Jill. Just the occasional nosy bod like me passing by 🤣💕
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Lovely! I also have a thing for browsing property, if it’s on the market or not.
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It’s always nice to look… in passing 🥰
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Nice pics Jo, both the b & w and the colour. That olive trunk is a wow, if someday for some reason its in a bad condition, it can still look grand by having some artist paint it and not just cut it down🙂
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Thanks darlin! The olive trees here have a personality all their own 🥰💕
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I love it Jo. Put a deposit down for me. I so love the olive 😀😀💕
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Isn’t it fab? I think we’ll go shares, Brian 😍💕
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Shares is a good idea Jo. I’ll be in that. How much do I need 🤗💕
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Hang on- need a calculator 🙂 🙂 Oh, that’s Mick!
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😂😂
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Looks a fab place Jo, who wouldn’t want to live there? Really like the B&W photos and boulder shots. Look good.
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It’s not far from the coast, Jonno, but probably a little too far for me. I don’t drive and it’s a long walk 🥰💕
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You write so well, Jo. But if Jude turns it down, we could have a look …
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She dors doesn’t she? Could be a estate agent herself. I’ll have to pass on this one Margaret, so feel free. I’m waiting for the one next to the sea.. 😅
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Fair enough. Well, Jo does a good sales pitch for Portugal, but daughter’s on the point of moving out of Barcelona to the seaside, so I’ll pass too.
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Ooh, that’s nice. Which seaside?
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Near Barcelona. They both still work there, so it’s a town with good transport links rather than a pretty fishing village.
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Even better. Sea and a lovely city. Bet you can’t wait to get back over there.
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Which village? I don’t mind a change 🥰💕
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I’ll go shares with you, Margaret. And thanks for the kind words 🤗💕
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Kim calls it ‘Show Home Envy’.
I like the black and white shots.
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I know the feeling well, Andrew. I would need a cleaning lady to maintain standards 🤗💕
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Nothing nicer than looking at property porn.
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I know! It’s a regular pastime here, Sheree 🙂 🙂
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Same here
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