She came bearing gifts, including Língua de Gato (cat's tongue biscuits) enjoyed by our kids, and a 'device' made locally to her (in Miranda Do Corvo, near Coimbra), pictured.
What is this grey item on top of the beautifully embroidered tablecloth? And what is its purpose?
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Thank you Filomena. See you Friday for some Portuguese linguistic and cultural education.
PS We also hatched a plan for a day trip from the Silver Coast to Central's Schist villages and the Licor Beirão factory with Filomena Pascoal as our guide on the 7th October 😍 😎 🚐