PARGAS - PORTUGAL 2023

2-8.1.2023 Left Finland, Vuosaari 2.1.2023, in the afternoon. Comfortable trip on one of Finnlines cargo ships to Travemünde. 3.1. in the evening the roadtrip towards the south och Europe could begin. Veeery long drive first in Germany with two times flash light directly on us = we got speed tickets 😖. Arriving in France 6 in the morning. Sleep, shower and onward to Epernay -the capital of Champagne. Brush up course and tasting at Jacquinot & Fils. moment in heaven!! Onward to Spain and a small city close to the French border, La Jonquera. Pretty little town, with a cheerful receptionist even if we arrived at 3am. Brunch and onward to our high light, Pares-Balta💕 in Pacs del Penedes. Close to Barcelona. Overwhelming tour and tasting with Florence! Onward in the evening to Murcia, one night stop and short drive to Almunècar the day after. To see Mimi and Keepu again was the start of vacation, so happy to have them as friends!! Good food, good mood and also a brilliant tour up in the mountains tasting mountain wines. Mountain wines are made off grapes grown at altitude above 500m. We tasted wines served in El Bulli and price winning ones at Calvente. 8.1. Towards new experiences and Portugal. Conceiçao i Tavira was our destination. We had booked a vill that was an apartment. Because of severe lacking in electricity, equipment and maybe the worse thing - no fan over the hobs (stove). The meaning was to cook quite a lot, create new tastes, visions and at the same time eat well and enjoy life. After an abrupt electrical problem we decided to change accommodation. We are now staying in the hills by Tavira. Nice flat with A FAN 😘...but no hobs working except one on the stove 😝...with a terrible noice. To be or not to be in Portugal? Working, relaxing in the sun, good food and drink - looking forward to a great combo of work and vacation and experiences Our route north-south Thank you all who made the trip perfect, from here we continue. Eva & Amanda Below some pics