Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Duas vistas de Germil / Two views of Germil



Sempre que aqui passo não resisto a parar e dar uma volta, por pequena que seja. Nestas ruas e ruelas, em boa parte refrescadas pelas vinhas que as cobrem, podem ver-se belos exemplares da arquitectura vernacular desta região, entre casas, espigueiros e demais construções de apoio à vida destas paragens, de uma dureza que a amabilidade dos residentes não deixa adivinhar. A curta distância, encontra-se também um miradouro, uma cascata e diversos trilhos pedestres. Algumas das casas foram recuperadas sem descaracterizar, estando disponíveis para serem alugadas: Não me importava nada de fazer um retiro numa delas e passar aqui um bom par de semanas, desligado de tudo, apenas a desenhar e pintar... É algo que quero fazer um dia!
Everytime I pass here, can't resist to stop for a stroll, even if a little one. In these streets and alleys, many of them refreshed by suspended grapevines, beautiful examples of the local vernacular architecture can be seen, may them be houses, corncribs or other constructions that support the hardness of life around here, which can't be guessed by the kindness of the inhabitants. In a short walking distance, a waterfall and a viewpoint can be found, as well as a few hiking trails. Some houses have been restored without destroying their caracther, being available for renting: I wouldn't mind at all to make a retreat in one of them and spend a couple of weeks here, disconnected from everything, just painting and sketching... It's something I want to do one day!

2 comments:

AK said...

You have captured the atmosphere beautifully. Makes me want to visit this place too.... just to paint.

Paulo J. Mendes said...

You wouldn't regret: Anywhere you look around, there's something to paint!