Then and Now – Omega Park’s baby boom
Last year, The Resident reported that Omega Park, the conservation area for endangered species which stretches over five hectares in Monchique, had opened its doors. A year on, the animals
Rosie’s revenge
Saturday March 13 Yesterday, Charly and Camilla (our little porkers) greeted feed-time with less enthusiasm than usual. Anyone who knows about pigs, knows that every meal time is an occasion
Rebuilding Monchique
Victims of last summer’s forest fires are slowly rebuilding their lives with the help of local câmaras, family and friends. One Monchique resident, in particular, has needed all the help
E-mail from the green and unpleasant land
Thursday January 29 I was sitting on a bench in the gardens outside Faro airport at 10am yesterday. The sun shone warmly on my face, a gentle breeze moved
Fire trauma lingers in hills
Although the forest fires of last summer are now well and truly consigned to the past, the suffering, shock and devastation they caused continue to affect the lives of many.
Rain soaked rally
Monchique played host to the Campeonato Regional de Ralis do Sul Rally Championship recently and, with 50 teams taking part, the event proved to be an exciting test. The heavy
The hills are alive…with the sound of piglets!
Monday December 1 At 10am this morning the sun shone, the birds sang and everything looked fresh, clean and tranquil. Firstly, I fed Charly and Camilla, the porkers that we
New year, new hope
Staff at the Omega Parque in Monchique were delighted with their Christmas present: a very rare baby Sulawaesi macaque, or Macaca nirgra, born to mother Mee and proud father Bug.