Douro from above

Douro from above

Douro is a surprising valley. It is not a single one. Torto valley is one of the members of this exclusive group. We see it here in this picture. The entire region is not linear. But a rather rugged one, a demanding territory that puts us constantly at stake. One has...
The home is Douro

The home is Douro

Home can be the translation of the word lar in portuguese. Lar is the stone where the fire burns. Around this stone and the fire that burns on top of it, there is a life. A life in the sense of an existence that comprises actions, routines, objects, stories, tears and...
Pieces of heat

Pieces of heat

Winter is a hard season in the valley. There is no away to disguise it. However, people have adapted and are prepared. The remains of all the prunning is now absolutely necessary and becomes a part in the cycle. Wasting in not a common word around here. This going...
The forgotten ones

The forgotten ones

2022 season of grapes and tomatoes in Douro has ended. But tiny surprises are still around the corner. These were brought home this afternoon. Unexpected delicacies that remind us that if we plant, we may get the fruits. Tiny lessons that teach us that giving up is...