Hi to my compatriot- even if i am now in France! Portugal was the most wonderful place but the house-buying didn't work out (financial disaster), so after retreating to UK we ended up here and i've only now got a new laptop. Did get to see the location of Oliveira's masterpiece Abraham Valley in the stunning Douro valley, though, but my feelings now towards the film will be bitter-sweet for a while. From Wales, I'm missing the Brecon-Monmouth canal most. Oh happy walks and boating hols there.