Grupo Ondas in Malhapão Rico

Our first band of the new year was also our last band of 2012. After wanting the chance to cover Grupo Ondas for ages, like London buses two opportunities came along at once. This time, Grupo Ondas were in Malhapão Rico, a village not too far from Oiã, and the show was well attended, especiallyContinue reading “Grupo Ondas in Malhapão Rico”

Quim Barreiros at Festa do Silveiro

During September was the Festa do Silveiro. On the last day there was a concert by Quim Barreiros, perhaps one of the most popular ‘pimba’ musicians. Pimba is a relativiely modern variation of traditional Portuguese music, often with a lot of sexual innuendo (pretty much all of which goes over my head). This was theContinue reading “Quim Barreiros at Festa do Silveiro”

Afotografia at Kartódromo de Oiã

We are regulars at the Kartódromo, whether covering a tuning weekend or just popping in to see the karters practising their driving. This time we were delighted to find two parties having an afternoon out. It was good experience for us, too, for some ‘racing’ photography. When covering the racing, or the drift nights, weContinue reading “Afotografia at Kartódromo de Oiã”

At Kartódromo de Oiã

We are regulars at the Kartódromo, whether covering a tuning weekend or just popping in to see the karters practising their driving. This time we were delighted to find two parties having an afternoon out. It was good experience for us, too, for some ‘racing’ photography. When covering the racing, or the drift nights, weContinue reading “At Kartódromo de Oiã”

Last weekend, the tall ships came to Ílhavo

This summer Ílhavo once again hosts the return of the tall ships. It’s a tradition for Ílhavo to receive the World’s tallest ships and value the Portuguese spirit of the sea, promoting mutual knowledge in a truly multicultural festival. The Port of Aveiro is transformed into a small city for young sailors from all provenances toContinue reading “Last weekend, the tall ships came to Ílhavo”