formariz 11,987 #1 Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) So I am here at the airport waiting to board a plane to Europe. Back to my birthplace for a little while. Looking forward to it but as always a little apprehensive about leaving the comfort and safety of home. Edited August 12, 2019 by formariz 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,265 #2 Posted August 12, 2019 That's perfectly normal. We all go through it. As much as Trina and I love to be in the middle of the woods we look forward to coming home four or five or six days later. Good luck. Be safe. Keep us posted. Have an amazing trip! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #3 Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Sitting in the big plane now. Will be over the Atlantic soon. Seven hours of cramped leg room and a sore neck coming up soon. just learned also that fuel distributors in the country went on strike today. Great. I think it’s going to be an adventure this time. Plane wings have a couple of red stripes. Comforting. Edited August 12, 2019 by formariz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,022 #4 Posted August 12, 2019 58 minutes ago, formariz said: as always a little apprehensive about leaving the comfort and safety of home. I'm usually apprehensive about having to use a strange bathroom. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #5 Posted August 13, 2019 Safe travels! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,983 #6 Posted August 13, 2019 Have some fun Cas. The suckie plane rides will probably be worth it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #7 Posted August 13, 2019 Have a great reunion Cas....and don't forget... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #8 Posted August 13, 2019 Cas, have a wonderfull trip. Cant wait to hear about it when your back. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #9 Posted August 13, 2019 Safe travels, Cas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #10 Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) Have a good holiday in your homeland. Portugal at a guess. I heard the fuel delivery drivers were on strike. Edited August 13, 2019 by Stormin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,762 #11 Posted August 13, 2019 Thinkin the same thing @Ed Kennell, then we can enjoy his trip without the plane ride! I had enough of plane rides in the service thank you. Safe travels Cas.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #12 Posted August 13, 2019 I hope you are going to hit the wineries. We both know how good the wine is there. Safe travels my friend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,762 #13 Posted August 13, 2019 4 hours ago, stevasaurus said: hit the wineries. Ahhh now there's our old Dino talkin! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #14 Posted August 15, 2019 I am here. Beautiful weather. Little bit of a hassle with fuel since distributors are on strike. They have the army delivering fuel . Only about 6 gallons allowed per car so when I use the first quarter of a tank I fill again at the next station I can since many are totally out. Hopefully they resolve this before chaos starts. Photos to follow as I go along . 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #15 Posted August 15, 2019 Cas, what kind of car? Must be a gas sipper I guess. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #16 Posted August 15, 2019 6 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: Cas, what kind of car? Must be a gas sipper I guess. Glenn It’s a Ford Focus station wagon. Cars here are geared quite differently . Six speeds geared for economy rather than power. Considering also the exchange rate gas is a little over $7.00 per gallon. One quarter tank costs me the same as a full tank at home. And we think we have problems right? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #17 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Some photos of the homestead in my sleepy little town which is not do sleepy this week since they hold a famous rock concert. @stevasaurus I have here in the homestead my own vineyard and chestnut grove. Sorry about double photos,not easy from phone. View from house The house Walls up to 3 feet thick granite in some places Wine cellar Corn storage Grandpa’s sharpening stone. Need to stand it up again. vineyard Chestnut grove Ice cold water from mine under mountain Edited August 18, 2019 by formariz 6 2 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #18 Posted August 18, 2019 Beautiful...thanks for taking us along Cas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #19 Posted August 18, 2019 That's heaven on Earth Cas. I could sit in a lawn chair for days looking at that country side. Thanks for the pics of the wine room, that is a good sized wine press. Great pictures Cas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #20 Posted August 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: I could sit in a lawn chair for days looking at that country side, wine glass in hand. I bet you could. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #21 Posted August 18, 2019 Drumming competition at local festival. I think by the time it’s over most of audience is deaf. 295EBA3E-3B7B-4824-8EA4-0BBFFB883085.MOV 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #22 Posted August 18, 2019 So, what village are you in??? I tried google Maps for Formariz, Portugal. Think I found it. https://www.google.com/maps/@41.9238036,-8.5803732,3a,75y,262.48h,82.88t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sf8lnEXutuMYxdU4xPAytRQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #23 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) My village is Formariz. It’s part of a bigger town which is Paredes de Coura. You will find that one easier due to the famous rock concert. 13 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: So, what village are you in??? I tried google Maps for Formariz, Portugal. Think I found it. The video is in another town called Viana do Castelo where my father lives. Edited August 18, 2019 by formariz 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #24 Posted August 20, 2019 In this big religious festival where my father lives, the fishermen and families decorate streets with colored salt upon which the religious parade goes through . They start at 9 PM and work the whole night so it’s ready next morning. 5 3 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #25 Posted August 20, 2019 That is so cool Cas...almost like the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. Very colorful and special. Thanks for sharing those. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
