samedi 29 août 2015
Jeronimo - pelage d'été
Jeronimo a passé le cap de la première année et il semble se plaire en compagnie de la petite ânesse et du cheval arabe blanc du Monte dos Albardeiros. Il n'a pas été tondu mais son pelage noir brille au soleil! Du changement depuis sa naissance, comme on peut le voir ici (une semaine), ici (quelques mois), ici (au coeur de l'hiver fleuri) et ici (dans la lumière du printemps).
Sharp-ribbed salamander/Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl)
Late july. We were emptying the tank's water at the Horta and Marion discovers this amphibian that was unkown to us. We have no clue about how it arrived there as the walls of the tank are vertical. So far, we had observed Triturus pygmaeus, Hyla arborea, Bufo calamita, Pelodytes punctatus, but never this kind of urodeles. So, we asked around and Marc Franch told us that it was a Sharp-ribbed salamander (in Portuguese: Salamandra-de-costelas-salientes). It is not rare in the south of Portugal. The defense function of its ribs is quite interesting and the species has also travelled several time... in space! So, a new species for the Monte and quite an intriguing one!
samedi 22 août 2015
Solar dos Condes de Portalegre (Evora)
At the back of Evora's cathedral, you will find the most delicious vegetarian food in town. The menu changes every day and the food is served in a garden located within the small Palace of the Counts of Portalegre. It is actually possible to visit the palace as well, which we did the other day with Alicia and Tim. There is a nice mix of different styles and the view from the top is absolutely stunning!
Inscription à :
Articles (Atom)