Category Archives: Portugal

The 7 day holiday guide to the Algarve

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“A good holiday is one spent among people whose notions of time are vaguer than yours” John B. Priestly. We have had friends and family staying with us in recent weeks, and it is a time of exploring the area … Continue reading →

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Portuguese vs British Builders

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“I’m a big believer of daylight in the studio”. Geddy Lee I am sat here listening to the builders working away downstairs in our ‘cave’ (garage) on what will become my art studio, and vowing never to use a British … Continue reading →

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