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An ice cold plunge, from fear to well-being.

An ice cold plunge, from fear to well-being.

She's on her way to the sea, to take the winter clothes off and swim. To swim? Everything is frozen but the sea; the salt keeps it liquid. The wind today is strong, and the rain would put off anyone unless is forced to be outdoors.

Sometimes adventure means being mindful of a pain.

Sometimes adventure means being mindful of a pain.

When sunny, the rising rocks above the water and their upside-down reflection have a hopeful mixture of shades of blues and greens, but when cloudy, a grave simplicity is the theme.

In central Portugal, an art community makes this village alive.

In central Portugal, an art community makes this village alive.

Dreamers from secluded village in the mountains reveal why the multicultural community is their most valuable asset.

Swim, climb, cycle, or park your camper van. The natural refuge in Coimbra district.

Swim, climb, cycle, or park your camper van. The natural refuge in Coimbra district.

The nearest to the lake village welcomes camper van travellers, cyclists, swimmers, climbers, via ferrata enthusiasts, and even skaters. The journey from Coimbra's side is one of the most (I almost want to say the most) scenic in central Portugal.

Plunge in pure turquoise water and loose your breath surrounded by these views.

Plunge in pure turquoise water and loose your breath surrounded by these views.

Walk in the middle of a rocky valley with breathtaking views and choose the perfect basin filled with pure turquoise mountain water - cold and perfect for a cold dip.

Walking Pinhal Interior.

Walking Pinhal Interior.

We had been walking for about an hour and forty. As good citizens followed the yellow-red signs. This was hard at times. The signs tended to disappear and we needed to come back on the path many times. It's supposed to be an easy to moderate difficulty hike.