One day

One day I looked out the window and I thought it was worth it
Silver Blue series by Francisca Ribeiro

These Easter holidays were spent in the city, in loved Lisbon. In the Easter Sunday afternoon, while lying on the bed looking how the sunset was being shaped by these old buildings filled with history and life, I’ve overheard feasting voices coming from below. Talking about food and life and love and this strong lady’s voice somehow stayed with me saying: “One day I looked down the window and I thought he wasn't worth it.” A few minutes later these collage happened, looking out the window and thinking how beauty makes us remember the divine in all things.

M&M, part 2

Here's the second part of Marcelo & Marcela's visit to Quinta. Thanks again for all the good times and hope to see you guys soon.

By Jens Selin

White rabbit

White Rabbit by Francisca Ribeiro

Here comes the fluffy Easter bunny with a basket of sweet eggs and the promise of new life flourishing with the beginning of spring. Happy Easter with your loved ones * happy blooming *

Marcelo Dubbini

Photographic memories by Marcelo Dubbini.

Happy birthday Galina

Last week Galina our neighbor turned 61 and we were invited for some cake. The cake turned out to be a full on Ukrainian birthday party with tons of good food, vodka, wine, music and dancing.

By Jens Selin

Exhibition with M.A.L.A

This Sunday is going to an exciting day with the opening of the exhibition with our local artist group M.A.L.A. taking place in El Galego, Jardim da República, Santarém at 4pm. There will be a good art, a Portuguese coffee break and the presentation of a poetry book from a secret author and we hope you can join us!!

A Path To Soundness

Image by Francisca Ribeiro

I’m so grateful to my masters and guides for reminding me everyday that magic is real, that everything is possible. I’ve made this tinkerbell fairy as a present to a very special friend and her little princess and since Reiki was in its origin I share with you the five Reiki precepts based on a phrase in the opening page of a book "Kenzen-no-genri" or "The Principal of Soundness" written by Dr. Suzuki Bizan.

"A Path To Soundness" reads:

Today only
Be not angry,
Be not fearful,
With honesty,
Perform diligently your duty,
Be kind to others.

Suzuki Bizan