Beautiful Alentejo
Written by Gino on June 26, 2009 – 2:20 pm -
The day before yesterday, I decided to combine business and pleasure. Having said that, I realise that most of my life is a combination of business and pleasure. I honestly believe that we must live in the NOW. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow will come. Eventually. But we have to live right now, and enjoy each and every second of each and every day. After all, the only certainty we have in this life is that we can’t survive it. And once the time has gone by, it doesn’t come back. I have decided already a very long time ago that I will not let my past ruin my present. Unfortunately, far too many people are not living right now, but are still stuck somewhere in their past. Ok, so be it.
As I had a couple of new clients where I had to deliver new safes, and as they were all situated in Alentejo, one of the most beautiful regions of Europe, I decided to carry out these deliveries myself. Normally I hire a transportation company who does this kind of job, but I wanted to keep some contact with my new customers as well. So I loaded my van on Tuesday, and left home early on Wednesday morning.
All deliveries went very well, all the customers were very satisfied, and if they are satisfied, I am even more satisfied. Having finished the deliveries, I decided to take some very small roads on my way back to the Algarve. I had my camera next to me. I stopped on various places, walked through little villages, saw some old ruins, and fully enjoyed each and every second of that day! As a matter of fact, it was just a perfect day. Only too bad I didn’t spend it with you.
Anyway, the pictures below give a nice idea of the region.
Tags: alentejo, pictures of alentejo
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June 27th, 2009 at 5:09 am
I agree….but you did spend it with me after a fashion…..the pics are beautiful!
And then there’s that beautiful blue sky…..I hope to see it again soon.