lunes, 25 de marzo de 2024

March & Walks

March is coming to an end, my less favourite month of the year, but this year it has behaved nicely (despite the unpredictable weather!). I think that I managed my usual springy low mood quite well, had not been in (particularly) bad health and dealt with some hectic work periods without stressing myself (that's a major achievement). So I'd give March a gold star!

Marzo ya se está acabando, el mes que menos me gusta del año, pero este año ha resultado comportarse bastante bien (a pesar del tiempo tan extraño que ha hecho). Creo que lo he llevado bien, no me ha afectado tanto la llegada de la primavera con su astenia, no he tenido achaques de salud muy malos y he sobrellevado bien algunos momentos de mucho trabajo sin estresarme (lo que es un logro!). Así que le daría a marzo una buena puntuación.
I've unpacked some wide legged trousers for the springy weather we're having. Those trousers were shopped retail years ago. Orange blouse (by Zara) came from a second hand stall at Sunday street market. Trench by Seasalt. Massive pendant made by a local artist. Wool scarf came from an artisan market. Adidas sneakers. Usual cork bag by Fine Cork Portugal.

He tenido que ir sacando ropa primaveral para adaptarme al clima, como estos pantalones anchos (una compra en Festa de hace años). Blusa naranja de Zara, adquirida de segunda mano en el mercadillo del domingo. Impermeable de Seasalt. Colgante negro hecho por una artista local. Pañuelo de lana de un mercado artesano. Zapatillas de Adidas. El habitual bolso de corcho es de Fine Cork Portugal.

We had some terrific weather last week, so I went bare legged under that maxi dress!. I wore just light layers, and removed most of them as the sun was higher in the sky! (25ºC again!).
Dress was jazzed up by Ramonak Workshop, a local designer (years ago). Bolero cardi by CandA (ages ago). Second hand denim jacket. Earrings by Eme, local retailer.


Tuvimos un tiempo estupendísimo la semana pasada, así que iba sin medias bajo este vestido largo. También tuve que recurrir a las superposiciones, para ir quitando capas según calentaba el sol (25ºC otra vez!).
El vestido lleva un diseño de Ramonak Workshop, una diseñadora local (hace años). Chaquetita bolero del CandA (antigüita). Chaqueta denim de segunda mano. Pendientes de Earrings by Eme, negocio local!.

It was a chilly Saturday morning as the weather was starting to change. So it was just a 'normal temperatures' kind of day and I could wear some tights if I wanted to. But not. Because it's difficult to go back to winter clothes once you tried summery ones. Leggings to the rescue! (those were shopped at LaRedoute years ago). Sneakers by Adidas outlet. Dress was a hand-me-down by Mom (label Udalaitz). Trench by Seasalt. Block printed scarf came from an artisan shop.

El sábado por la mañana el tiempo estaba cambiando y hacía más fresquete. Así que en realidad era una temperatura perfectamente normal. Podría haber llevado medias, pero No. Porque se hace muy difícil volver a ponerse ropa de invierno una vez que ya llevas las piernas al aire. Así que es mejor recurrir a los leggings! (estos son de LaRedoute, de hace años). Zapatillas de Adidas outlet. Vestido fue un descarte de mi mamá (marca Udalaitz). Gabardina Seasalt. Pañuelo de estampado de bloques, de una tienda artesana.
We went for an excursion with friends on Sunday and Mr.A. was our driver (nobody else drives, are we strange?). We visited some mountain villages which are an hour distance (so not particularly remote, but the road is 'picturesque') and had a lovely time!. We discovered lots of fab places to stay and eat, and some amazing landscapes (even if lacked some greenery now).

Salimos de excursión con amigos el domingo y Mr.A. fue nuestro conductor (claro está, porque es el único que conduce, ¿somos raros?). Fuimos a ver unos pueblecitos de la sierra que están sólo a una hora de distancia, así que no son especialmente remotos pero la carretera es de esas 'pintorescas'. Y lo pasamos muy bien, descubriendo montones de lugares para quedarse o comer, y unos paisajes muy bonitos (aunque no están en su mejor momento, todavía falta verde!)
See more info Laguna and San Román
Más información: San Román y Laguna
Have a fabulous week (see you in the other side!)

4 comentarios:

  1. Oh, what lovely villages they are. I'm glad March has been kinder to you this year, too.

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  2. JOn says he's very jealous of Mr A wandering around Laguna and St Roman in a tee shirt! What beautiful villages. Love the dog on the doorstep and how your friend is as stylisha nd colourful as you are!
    I'm pleased that March has been a good month for you and you've been in good health. The fabulous maxi, tropical trousers and turquoise tunic are all stunning. xxx

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  3. I'm glad to hear that March has been a good month for you, but I think that's not only March which deserves a gold star, but you as well! Dealing with hectic work periods without stressing is a major achievement!
    Both your floral wide-legged trousers and that amazing maxi are fabulous, and just perfect for transitioning from Winter into the first of the warm Spring days.
    Thank you for taking us with you on that picturesque road trip, and no, I don't think you are strange at all not being able to drive. I actually don't have driving licence either, and neither does my best friend. And I know for a fact that there are quite a few of us blogger girls who don't drive! Besos xxx

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  4. Wow! Beautiful blue skies; bare legs and cropped leggings - summer is on its way! Fabulous outfits and the villages look wonderful. I'm glad March wasn't too much of a horrible month for you and that you're feeling well. It's great to see you in more summery clothing and I noticed the charity shops have switched over to summer wear, too.
    xxx

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