After we thought we were done with all the major conversion and renovation work for this winter season at the beginning of the week, we couldn’t resist removing the old heating at the end of the week. It turned out to be quite a big job, as there was an opening in the floor under the radiator that we had to close first. No wonder it was always so cold somewhere when the days and nights were colder. Over the next few days, we would now like to insulate it, install a small floor and a door so that we can also use this small room as additional storage space. As there is a second, more economical heater in the “dining room” and we want to convert to a diesel heater next winter anyway, we decided to remove the very old heater in the back of the camper.
Now it’s just the little things that need to be done, such as making sure things are safely stored and secured in our new garage and in our new storage space in the upper bunk bed.
The great thing is that it doesn’t have to be thrown away as we have found someone who loves it. We are always very happy when the parts that are still in working order don’t have to be thrown away and someone else enjoys them.
However, that doesn’t really mean resting for Alex, because there is always someone here on the site who needs help. We simply can’t say no, even if it means working hard all day. Wrenching on mopeds, connecting solar panels, moving caravans, simply giving advice and tips. There’s always something to do. We don’t mind, we’re happy to help. Nevertheless, we will also be concentrating on ourselves for the next few days, spending free time consciously and simply enjoying the days.
The hard core of the Camper Park has arranged to meet on Thursday in Vila do Bispo, about 8 km away.
April 25 is considered a sacrosanct holiday in Portugal. This “Dia da Liberdade” (“Day of Freedom”) commemorates the Carnation Revolution led by an insurgent army group, which began on April 25, 1974 and ended the 41-year dictatorship, the “Estado Novo”, thus paving the way for Portugal’s opening up to the European Community.
And celebrations are held in many communities.
We went by car with Mr. W. and Mrs. H., who have since become really good friends. The others wanted to join us later by bus.
However, we couldn’t find a party. What we only found out the next day was that the party had taken place inside a public building.We naturally assumed that it was an outdoor event 🙂
Without further ado, our friends and we decided to drive on to Sagres to spend a nice day there. The two of them hadn’t yet been to the “last bratwurst before America” sausage stand at the most south-western tip of Europe, so that was our first port of call. Afterwards, we bought a few snacks and drinks in a supermarket and made ourselves comfortable in a park. Later, we went for a walk on a beach in Sagres and ended the evening in a beach bar.
Today, Sunday, we were invited to a housewarming party here at the Caravan Park. Alex had helped with the conversion of the motorhome from time to time. A few guests were invited. Everyone from the pitch and the groundsman and his wife came along and brought homemade cake.
