Sorry for the delay – what a busy month! We been working at our respective jobs in the capital, Angra do Heroísmo, and making the best out of our difficult schedules. The above photo is the ice cream shop at the marina where Lukus works. Thankfully, we had our first double-income month for May and it helps us to remain focused on the goal of renewing our temporary residency and saving for the new roof project.

Visitors!

Lukus’ aunt and uncle came for a visit at the end of May, staying at the beautiful rental house nearby. We all enjoyed the many games of cards, delicious fresh fish, and the scenic hike up the cascades in Agualva.

Yard Work

We used the extra hands to do some yard and garden projects – finally moving the millstone up the couple of steps and placed in the ground near the grill at the beginning of the back yard. Lukus’ aunt also did a great job of weeding the terraced garden and the (former) fava bean garden in the back, which has been replanted with borage, watermelon, lettuce, and a few volunteer tomatoes.

Full moon over the marina