71.07 Portugal: Geres: A period to pause, a moment to treasure, a time to reflect.
Every once in a while, one comes across sights that hit a spot deep within one, while walking between raindrops. Today's pictures reveal something of the concept. During a day when we ranged from damp to soaked, whether from sleeping 'under water' after being confused between a bedroom above and below water level, we dried off and basked in the glory of the daily miracles we live amongst. If that sounds a little convoluted, as they say, you had to be there. Alternatively, take a stroll in a twilight region while remaining dry. Separate the homes on the mountain from the boat-houses on water. We struggled and gave up trying to douse the flames of the 'burning bush'. The rain had no or little effect on the 'fire'. Apparently, there are matters outside of human influence (many). Life is dynamic in the sense that it might embrace searches for change, challenges, adventure and excitement, or on the other hand, a preference for a more sedentary...