Rock on!

We spent Easter in Spain, in a medieval city (of course) and got to see the traditional Easter parade.  Their head wear is a bit different than that worn in the Easter Parade here....

 From there we headed to Portugal.  Saw a little mustard along the way.  We have our share in Napa and Sonoma, but this scene goes on for miles!

Taken from the car window at 70 MPH.  Poor composition.

We then made our way to Marvao, Portugal which is another medieval relic perched high on a hill with a 360 degree view of the valleys and plains below.  The original old castle is open to view, and the entire town is enclosed by stone walls.  This town was never conquered in all of its history.  Our question was; who would have wanted it?  But the people were protected from the Moors who were trying to conquer all in their path.
Currently  there is a Pousada within the walls and several small hotels. We stayed in the small, 9 room Casa dom Denis.  The streets are VERY narrow and cobbled, and you are surrounded by history everywhere you look.

 We had a wonderful day exploring.  Ziggy was greeted at the gate by this fellow, and they played all day long.  Once we went to the hotel, and settled in, she kept crying to go outside; something she never does normally.  She went looking for her pal, but he had gone home...

Indulge me, as I post some more pictures of this lovely little town.

Spring is here

Not for tall people

Quite the sentry post

We are now settled in our little house in the woods for the next 2 weeks, about 5 miles from Marvao.
It is very rural.  The "village" of Ramila, which does rate a sign, consists of 6 homes.  We are perched above the river, surrounded by rocks, scotch broom, wild flowers and wild lavender.

Next time, quercus oaks, and how you can keep Portugal thriving, while being "green" by drinking wine with real cork.
 bom por e obrigado por ler o meu blog.  (translation: good by and thank you for reading my blog)