Even after 8 years in Portugal (we celebrated last Friday), I still hesitated as I stepped up to the WC in the restaurant. Some years ago I ended up in the IKEA women's toilet, misunderstanding the 'S' (or 'M') on the door, and I will never forget the look on the ladies' faces, as a I emerged from a stall, having entered an empty 'casa de banho'. There's confusion, and there's old habits too. Like nearly getting into the WRONG side of the car to drive, only yesterday, even after all these years of driving in Portugal. Learning a new language and adjusting to the culture is a gradual process! We need to stretch ourselves AND be kind to ourselves, as we adjust and settle in. Here's something that might help with a bit of a giggle (AND here's a little help in the CLASSROOM, if you want to push yourself and make your Portuguese POP!)

"Mais vale saber que haver e dar que receber" It is better to know than to have, and to give than to receive

What type of wine is Vinho Verde?

Comunidade Intermunicipal do Oeste is sharing the love... 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰̧𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼 𝗢𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲! De 16 a 22 de setembro – Semana Europeia da Mobilidade - levante o seu voucher e ande sem pagar nos transportes rodoviários da região Oeste. Como funciona? 1) Dirija-se a uma bilheteira 2) Peça o Cartão Passe M 3) Receba o seu voucher gratuito A partir de 16 de setembro pode pedir o Passe M numa bilheteira e receber um voucher que lhe garante viagens gratuitas durante essa semana. Após este período, a gratuitidade está condicionada ao período de emissão do cartão Passe M. Mais informação nas bilheteiras. #MobilidadeParaTodos #CombinaEMovete

Which cheese is a specialty of the Serra da Estrela region?