A thin line separates the year that was from the year that will be. In Portugal, we prepare for the magical moment when time crosses this line with 12 raisins in our hand. With each of the 12 clock strokes, we eat a raisin and make a silent wish.
This year we’ll save a raisin for you, dear reader, to wish that you’ll come experience the radiant beauty of Portugal.
Happy New Year!
Salt of Portugal 
Happy New Year to you too Portugal from Cyprus 😀 I’m visiting your beautiful country in February & I’m super excited 🙂
We hope you’ll have a great time!
thank you, I’m also spending entire August in Portugal. Cannot wait 😀
Now you are making us envious. That’s fabulous.
Lovely sentiment. Back in Portugal next June, such a long wait….
Happy New Year – so enjoy reading your blogs, thank you.
Dear Marion: Thank you for reading our blog. Have a great time in Portugal in June! It is a month with many rural fairs and festivals which are great fun.