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Brian Keating
Oct 25, 20211 min read
Ava & Ella come visit
Almost a year after their previous visits my daughter Ava & Ella have returned for a fun filled week of sun and exploring and see the...
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Brian Keating
Oct 10, 20211 min read
Living outside
When you move to the Algarve you change your relationship with the outdoors.While our abandoned farmhouse was not habitable after a quick...
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Brian Keating
Sep 29, 20211 min read
Swallows dance
We love the Portugese swallows that grace the village and our property
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Brian Keating
Sep 29, 20211 min read
Jack Visits Again
We welcomed Jack back to Alte for a great week. Perfect weather, great good and a new neighbour ( who hosted Jack) all made for a great...
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Brian Keating
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Dog Sitting
Some of our best pals have beautiful dogs and we've been lucky enough to house sit for them when they travel (a great break from everyday...
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Brian Keating
Sep 7, 20212 min read
The Roofs Almost on
The most important part of the Farmhouse renovation is well underway. The new roof will guarantee the life of the property for manly...
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Brian Keating
Aug 28, 20211 min read
We've got chicks
On the 25th August (one of the hottest day days of the year ) “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, and Moe were born to their mum (Olympia). These are the...
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Brian Keating
Aug 28, 20211 min read
Our favourite local cafes
top ten 1. benafim 2. zi 3.
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Brian Keating
Aug 9, 20211 min read
No TV
One of the joys of living in a village is that you can almost forget about the world beyond, small daily rituals take over you day to day...
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Brian Keating
Aug 8, 20211 min read
Adding the Bikeshed (O Galpão de Bicicletas)
An idea I'd like to explore and develop is the virtual resort, its a concept I've played with on a previous project (Machrihanish Dunes)....
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Brian Keating
Aug 1, 20211 min read
How many Plugs do you really need?
Despite on the planning
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Brian Keating
Jul 21, 20211 min read
Planning the vineyard
One of the projects we want to do at Alte Mae is to produce some quality wine for our own consumption. The valleys either side of Alte...
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Brian Keating
Jul 21, 20211 min read
Planning a pool
As we approach our first full year in Portugal it's become obvious we need a pool. We have been visiting other properties and looking in...
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Brian Keating
Jul 9, 20212 min read
Restoring the old Farmhouse
The first major project at Alte Mae is the restoration of the old farmhouse. Replacing the leaking roof, adding insulation to floor and...
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