We’ve reached that time in our stay where the intoxicating scent of orange blossoms permeate the air 100% of the day. Truly an amazing thing to experience. This morning I left the quinta to head out for a reacquainting walk in and around Estoi and I was light headed (more than usual) from the scent. I kept sniffing deeply to take it all into my memory bank.
Our new neighbours!!!! Or perhaps they see me as the new neighbours!!
Looking down from my hillside view of the gates leading into the Pousada.
This small tree is just starting to break out in heavenly coloured foliage.
Obviously past their prime but still so beautiful.
This is a shot from one of the small sqaures just up the street from us here in Estoi.
A group of men saying goodbye to one of their friends as a funeral is set to start at the main church in Estoi.
I see these storks each year and watch their progress into parenthood.
I’m not certain what these beautiful blooms become, I think crab apples but not certain.
A wider look at the unknown blossoms.
Last years oranges still hanging from the branches while this years flowers start to burst with heavenly scent.
I loved the deep yellow and the sole iris nearby.
Freesia for my sister JoAnn. I always think of her when I see or smell them.
These tiny little things are no more than 1/4 of an inch tall.
Delicate blooms starting to show up all up and down the hillside.
A cluster of mirror orchids.
My first wild gladioli of the season. One of my favourite wild flowers. I saw it hiding in a bamboo grove!!
Love this wall mural I saw……a private house. As I took it I realized the owner was sitting at the table in her yard. She waved and called out boa tarde and seemed to enjoy the fact that I took the photo.
It’s wonderful for us to be back in Estoi and for me especially, to be able to explore all the old winding roads and paths I explored so much last year. I love to see what’s new and what has remained the same and also, find the things I missed from last time!!
Marc and Randys Travel Adventures 
Love the beautiful colors of the flowers. Really enjoyed Easter Sunday’s blog.
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Nothing like the scent of orange blossoms! You’ve got another month to take in so much more…enjoy the moments.
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What lovely wanderings! I daresay, did I see yellow poppies by the iris? I am going to dream of orange blossoms tonight…so glad you are such a lover of nature and share so much of it in all its glory!enjoy getting re-acquainted! xoxo
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I think yes, that might have been a yellow poppy OR, if not, a member of the family!!
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I’m glad that you’re back at the Quinta. For some reason, it just seems to be more in line with the Portuguese way of things. Plus it’s right there in Estoi and you can simply walk out your door and have different paths to choose. Who knows where you might venture to on any given day.
Ahhhhh, thank you for the Freesia!! Gosh, I wish I had them outside my door here. The scent they give off is so delicate and fresh, I can never get enough of it. I wish I could grow them here.
Those white blossoms on the tree are gorgeous. Did they have a scent to them??
The wall mural is very eye-catching. I love that people have these painted on their homes there. Can you imagine the shock on faces here if they woke up to a mural like that painted on their house? LOLOL
I hope your ‘neighbours’ are too noisy. LOL
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Our neighbours are up at the crack of dawn!!!!!!! And one, in particular, is very out spoken!!
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All those wonderful blooms! And the storks, I want a photo of the little ones before you come home!
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I will do my best!!!!!
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