Just thought I ought to get that bit of information out there! And to prove it here is a photo I took this week when a friend in Portugal said "You must be fed up of the cold and wet, come and bask in the warm Portuguese sun, drink a little wine, read a book or two ..." *sigh* yeah right. I would if I could but anyhow here is the photo:

Sadly the castle ruins went into cloud shadow just as I snapped so here's a pic of the office from which I took the photo:

Best office view in the world? Very possibly and especially on a warm summers day.
I've just noticed a new blog!
The Tithe Barn. Will be following what they have to say with interest.