In 1979 Eleanor rented an apartment on Marine Street in St. Augustine. A painter traveling from Mexico she found a place that fit her desires. An ancient, tropical enclave by the sea. A few months later she met Curt, a newly arrived woodenboat sailor who had traveled down the East Coast from the Outer Banks of North Carolina stopping and working along the way. He too had found a good reason to stay.

From that time, through their years together and the many places they have lived, they have documented their experiences through creative expression. Their story continues here...

Monday, July 9, 2012

Almaa

We stayed in a hostel outside of Sintra, Portugal to celebrate Eleanor's birthday. It is called Almaa (click here) and I had found it by chance before we left St. Augustine. It was a beautiful restoration of an ancient home, Quinta dos Lobos, in a world style that incorporated color, alternative design and furnishings made by Fourth Sector producers. The house, the oldest in the area, and the extensive adjoining gardens were a great place to rest and make new friends. If you are thinking about visiting Europe... this is great place to spend some time.


Almaa Hostel


Furnishings made from recycled materials 


Vegetable and flower garden



The gardener's chickens



Our friends Manuela and Kamala



Grotto with plates from an 18th century royal banquet



Manuela and Eleanor prepare dinner. The kitchen is the oldest part of the house.



Dining table 



Morning after guitar playing by candlelight and inscense



Artwork made from beach trash



Heading on... reluctantly



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