I have just come back from a short but restful stay in the Alentejo region of Portugal. It was citrus flowering season. Everywhere I went, I could smell the lovely scent of citrus blossoms.
Staying at the wonderful Convento do Espinheiro Hotel outside of Evora, lemons, sweet and bitter oranges were hanging from their trees in the courtyard. With the authorisation of the staff, I picked some fruits to bring back home. I now have my own citrus marmelade to remember the scent of Portuguese orange blossoms.
Orange trees
Marina, Love + Fear, Atlantic records
In the morning wafting up from the cloister of Evora cathedral
In the afternoon along the streets of Vila Viçosa
At night flowing down from over the walls hiding inner courtyards
Staying at the wonderful Convento do Espinheiro Hotel outside of Evora, lemons, sweet and bitter oranges were hanging from their trees in the courtyard. With the authorisation of the staff, I picked some fruits to bring back home. I now have my own citrus marmelade to remember the scent of Portuguese orange blossoms.Orange trees
Marina, Love + Fear, Atlantic records
