It only took a quick assessment at the local market in Gleno for me to realize that I was about to embark on a whole new world of food that I didn’t even recognize. Not seeing much in the way of zucchini, a common vegetable I was used to, I was pleased to find a…
Did you know that flowing water is one of the most powerful forces on the planet? It shapes and reshapes landscapes, carves canyons and valleys. It can build fertile floodplains that support life or cause destructive flooding. So, guess what this letter is about? Yes, you guessed it—water! Specifically, the small river that borders the…
Today was a sad day… we got a call and found out that the owner of our rental in Gleno passed away. He was a good man, he helped many people in the village, and whether young or old.. everyone knew Mr Paulo Maia. He was a policeman during the Indonesian occupation and then became…