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Alvaiázere Dispatches

Slow Living, Stone by Stone

An unvarnished, boots-on-the-dirt journal from central Portugal. Follow our house restoration, duck-tending, and exploration of the sun-baked countryside.

Our Journey

Life with Lime Plaster, Ducks, and Olive Trees

Since 2018, we've been documenting our move to Alvaiázere, central Portugal. This is the real rhythm of homesteading: mixing lime plaster, guiding Runner ducks, and savoring the quiet beauty of rural life.

Our posts cover everything from garden progress and local cafe visits to the challenges and joys of renovating a stone house. It's an honest look at slow living.

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Recent Dispatches

Catch up on our latest adventures in stone masonry, duck-pen construction, and serene walks through the Alvaiázere countryside.

Mastering the Mortar

Duck Dynasty in the Garden

Alvaiázere Countryside Walks

Our latest progress on the annex walls, and the surprising art of traditional lime mortar.

How our Runner ducks are helping (and sometimes hindering) our vegetable patch efforts.

Discovering hidden trails and the breathtaking views around our central Portugal home.

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