EPISODE 4 - From Olhão with Love: A birthday walk through town

Soundscapes and Stories from a Portuguese Fishing Town

In this episode, Tara and Kate invite you on a journey through the coastal town of Olhão in the Eastern Algarve, Portugal. 

The episode captures the lively atmosphere of Olhão's fish and produce markets along with interactions with locals, painting a vivid picture of the town's charm and culture. 

For visuals - please see:INSTAGRAM REEL

They also delve into Portuguese coffee traditions and prepare for their next adventure, exploring a new garden-to-table restaurant.

 

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OTHER ELEMENTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

 

RODE mikes - for recording when on the go

https://rode.com/en/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoii?variant_sku=WIGOII

Bear in mind you will also need: https://rode.com/en/accessories/adaptors-cables/sc19?variant_sku=SC19

 

Why we Love Olhão

Here are a couple of instagram reels we have created showcasing Why we Love Olhão - enjoy!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_qYSJMsBCT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crdzp8wga4E/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

Don’t just take our word for it… here’s a wonderful recent article by Lulu Townsend for House&Garden: 

https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/Olhão-portugal-algarve-travel-guide?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_social-type=owned&utm_brand=houseandgarden

 

Coffee culture in Portugal is worthy of respect and can confuse newcomers - here’s one of the best and most in-depth guides we have found:

https://catavino.net/portugal-coffee-ordering-guide/

 

Piri Piri sauce

You should be able to find a good bottle in most good supermarkets.

If you are brave and a serious lover of heat - you could make your own - here’s a recipe from BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/piri-piri_sauce_59380

 

Litao:

To understand more about this unique Olhãonese delicacy, explore:

https://beckyinportugal.com/2016/08/26/dried-fish-portugal/

https://www.sulinformacao.pt/en/2013/12/no-natal-de-Olhão-troca-se-o-bacalhau-pelo-litao/

 

We love a PomPom 

If you do too, here’s a guide on how to make a pompom - https://www.stitchandstory.com/blogs/getting-started/how-to-make-quick-pom-poms-from-fork-and-yarn?srsltid=AfmBOop0s5-T_9PMr0Ig8Nk1njNKGAkDrSpfxax42JtfbmeGceXW1y7_