A Drive-by Sweeping

When I saw a woman sweeping her balcony, I knew I had to back up and grab a quick photo so I could sketch the scene once I got back home.

This, to me, is Portugal in a single shot.

From the colorful tiles on the house and the potted plants lining stairs (so typical!) to the slated window shutters, the terracotta roof tiles and the daily sweeping, so much of this is a common sight here in Portugal.

I took a photograph to work from that included my sideview mirror, so I could show you at the same time what the rest of this little village looks like.

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© original art by Kristin Fellows

Kristin Fellows is a published artisan writer, world traveler, and a well-seasoned documentary film consultant. This tale comes to you from a small farming village in Portugal, where she is still surprised to find herself living.

When not writing, Kristin can often be found walking Kiitos, listening to someone’s story, or behind the lens of one of her cameras. Or perhaps doing all three at the same time.

More about Kristin @ kristinfellowswriter.com

[photo of Kristin & Kiitos by Liza Debevec]