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Could be the most monumental meteorological event in recent history. Might just be a grey cloudy event. Either way it's well worth a look in the morning
https://europe-cities.com/2022/05/29/a-big-meteor-storm-is-coming-will-it-be-visible-from-portugal/
So good to be back in beautiful Portugal and sharing in the magic of these Megalithic structures that date back around 5500 years.
Huge thanks to Charley and Genevieve for coming along and sharing these lovely pics.
Check out the short video below and contact me directly to book your space for the next one...
Walking around London preparing for the first goddess tour in over 2 years. Remembering stories with every turn of a corner. I love this city.
Friday 28th April, 17:30 Sunset walk
Saturday 29th April 12:30 Afternoon walk
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Back in London for Beltane / Mayday bank holiday.
Come along to the Ancient Goddess of London Guided Tour. An interactive walk remembering Celto-Arthurian, Roman, Saxon, Egyptian goddesses that have previously been worshipped in the city.
Friday 29th April, 5:30pm
Saturday 30th April 12:00
All tours are donation based.
These rocks, were they placed here for the most somber of rites, to honor the dead? Or maybe they were places of celebration, of love and sorrow and community. What might these rocks have seen!
Have you ever wondered what relics from our time might survive 10,000+ years and how they might be perceived? A shopping complex might become a temple in the eyes of future generations, or a roundabout studied as a burial mound!
Does what we project onto ancient neolithic sites say as much about our society and its values as it might say about the 'truth' of our history?
It’s all just stories.
We have just crossed the river Mondego! The longest river to start and end solely within Portugal, known as the River Sung by Poets.
The Mondego has historically inspired passionate Portuguese Poets and Artists. Melancholic and Romantic, this poetry is intertwined with one of the most Portugueses word: Saudade.
Saudade is a vague and heartfelt longing, nostalgic, and just out of reach. The Mondego is a river of Dreamers, the ideal first stop on our magical journey to the Dolmens.
🌜🌞 Rocks, Rituals and a passage through time and mythology 🌜🌞
🚲 Welcome to the Dolmen Mystery Mountain Bike Tour where we will cycle through incredible mountain landscapes in the peaceful Beira Alta region of Central Portugal, exploring ancient dolmens and magical mythology whilst performing seven light-hearted rituals to connect with ourselves and the land 🚲
When researching the tours I was blown away at how accessible the ancient stone structures were and how little information was available at the site.
During the height of the pandemic, new information boards were installed which are easy to read (also in English) and informative.
We are lucky in the Carregal do Sal region to have an active municipality in preserving these time capsules from nearly 6000 years of human existence in the area.
What's in a name?
My name is Ross Norman and I created Out of the Norm tours. It's a catchy name that plays on my surname (see what I did there) I often take credit for coming up with it until being reminded by my good friend Dan Ryder that it was in fact his stroke of, potentially drunken, genius that came up with the name.
This is him standing alongside me to the far right of this picture of what looks like a budget boyband album cover. Thanks for the inspiration Dan and for putting up with me excitedly trying to tell you about new weird stuff I'd found in London.
🌜🌞 Rocks, Rituals and a passage through time and mythology 🌜🌞
🚲 Welcome to the Dolmen Mystery Mountain Bike Tour where we will cycle through incredible mountain landscapes in the peaceful Beira Alta region of Central Portugal, exploring ancient dolmens and magical mythology whilst performing seven light-hearted rituals to connect with ourselves and the land 🚲
Litha (the pagan name for the Summer Solstice) celebrates the longest day of the year. The hours of daylight are at their most plentiful and the sun is at its zenith in Northern Europe.
Lugh the Celtic light-bringer god moves through the land on his way to his festival of the corn harvest, Lughnasad on August 1st. He moves in response to our evocation bringing pleasure, passion, and the power of life. Lugh carries the lamp as a magical weapon (or magical tool.) It shines light into any darkness, or symbolically brings the light of consciousness into the darkest unexplored or repressed places in our unconscious minds. His light transmuting trauma and pain into joy and the energy that fills our power.
Lugh was a god celebrated in Celtic Ireland and the Lusitanian people that lived in this region before the Roman invasion of Ancient Portugal that began in 219 BC.
The Summer Solstice this year is on 21st June, 04:32 am, GMT.
This is Matt from Rock and River, based here in Central Portugal. He has been entertaining people for the last 15 with his fantastic company Rock and River. Showing them the natural beauty of the area in one of the coolest ways possible via kayak.
Not only has he been a pioneer in establishing tourism in the area he has been a great support to me in setting up my tours here in the area.
I would thoroughly recommend having a day with Matt on the river. Check out his website www.rockandriver.com.pt
☀️☀️☀️☀️ Start your weekend right with Friday Fundays at Cara Creek ☀️☀️☀️☀️
🚲🌜🤸🏻 Every Friday afternoon, The Dolmen Mystery Mountainbike tour will set off at 4 pm from the fabulous 🚲🌜🤸🏻
But why not make a day of it?
There are a host of activities every Friday at Cara Creek and my tour guests are more than welcome to join in the fun and make use of the incredible facilities at Cara Creek. Swim in the bio pool, practice yoga, learn Portuguese, paddleboard on the river Mondego, eat a delicious vegetarian lunch, and then embark on the magical mystery tour!
Times for Bookable activities are:
• 11am – 1pm Cafe & Conversa: Come and learn Portuguese with Sandy in a fun, engaging, and relaxed format. €8
• 2pm-3pm Yoga: Want to stretch off before biking? Qualified yogi Ashley is offering afternoon yoga to you to fine-tune your body. €8
✨ Booking link in bio ✨
When researching the tours I was blown away at how accessible the ancient stone structures were and how little information was available at the site.
During the height of the pandemic new information boards were installed which are easy to read (also in English) and informative.
We are lucky in the Carregal do Sal region to have an active municipality in preserving these time capsules from nearly 6000 years of human existence in the area.
Let me tell you about my amazing Logo,
In Hyde Park, asked a couple of lads for a lighter and we started chatting. They enthusiastically told me about all of the bizarre esoteric symbology of the Royal Albert Memorial they had just seen. They were visiting us all the way from sunny Australia.
I invited them to the London Goddess tour the next day and we had a blast. It felt like a serendipitous meeting and I am happy they enjoyed the tour.
My tours at that time were donation based and Nate Edwards promised a logo design when he returned back to Oz. I was happy with the beer afterwards and it had almost slipped my mind when I received an email with a logo that encapsulated everything the tours mean to me. The light, the dark, and all in between.
Now this wonderful logo is on a t-shirt which I will proudly be wearing this Friday on the next tour.
Thanks to all the wonderful reviews from guests that attended the Dolmen Mystery mountain bike tour Out of the Norm tours is now the #1 thing to do in Carregal do Sal.
Check out my Tripadvisor page for full details of the tour and if you've been on one of my tours before please pop in a quick review.
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I remember meeting Celeste, the charming Portuguese lady, that runs the local cafe. I walked in confident that I would win her over with my enthusiasm and desire to create a tour that would bring her extra business.
After 20 minutes of my really bad Portuguese and all that I knew is that she definitely thought I was bonkers and any charming smile or wink I thought might gain me some favour fell flat with no substance of the native language in my back pocket.
Months of Portuguese lessons and tour guests enjoying her amazing local cheese, meats and wool wear later Stopping at Cafe O Cantinha in idyllic Azenha is one of my favourite parts of the tour.
145 years ago Feodor Machnow 'The Russian Giant' was born. famed for his great height he toured the world and became a star.
Giants are a fascination to us and tied deeply into all schools of mythology. there is imprints of them here in Portugal both in folklore and physical.
Come and shake hands with ancestral giants on the next tour
Huge thank you to William De K**k and Samantha Bennett for your reviews on tripadvisor.com. With your help Out of the Norm Tours has now become #3 of #5 Things to do in Carregal do Sal. 🎉🚴🏼♂️🎈
Tours start every Friday at 4pm from Cara Creek Eco Lodge. For more details or to reserve a space on an upcoming tour use https://bookinghawk.com/dashboard/event-details or DM for alternative dates.
Please leave a review if you've been on a tour here or in London. it all does really help. Although Portugal has unfortunately been put on Amber status if you are in the UK I hope you can get away soon and the peaceful centre of Portugal is a very safe bet to recharge your minerals in nature.❤️
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Really happy to be on a huge platform like this and taking the next step in growing Out of the Norm Tours
Join Ross with Out of the Norm Tours for the very popular mountain bike tour around the ancient dolmen site!
We're so grateful to have these magical neolithic dolmens so nearby. It's truly spectacular up there with panoramic views.
Ross is a passionate and knowledgeble guide. People only ever return to here beaming!
Folks tend to enjoy a dip in the pool to cool down and a sauna to soften worked muscles upon completion too.
Ross sets off every Friday at 3pm ... (tomorrow included!). Visit buk.ie/caracreek to book your spot! Hope to see you!
Life before The Normans
The sun is shining here in Portugal, restrictions are lifting, it's time to have some fun together out doors again.
Friday 23rd, 3:30 pm will be the first Dolmen Mystery Mountain bike Tour of 2021.
Learn the history, alternative theories and mythology behind these stone structures that have been part of the world for well over five thousand years
Visit the second most popular region of Portugal in the worldwide Neolithic building explosion with access to one of the largest remaining passage mound dolmens here near Carregal do Sal.
Cycle 17km through picturesque Portugal taking in some of the most dazzling mountain landscapes here in the peaceful Beira Alta region
Enjoy tales of local legends and lore that have shaped the history of the area we live alongside the 'River of Poets' Rio Mondego
Perform seven light-hearted rituals to connect with yourself, the land itself and to acknowledge our ancestors that found it such an important place.
Prices are €30 per person and include the full 4-hour tour, bike rental with insurance and a complimentary drink at a cafe that offers delicious local artisan products.
To book yourself on this tour or enquire about group bookings send a message and we will arrange your Out of the Norm Tour experience.
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So good to be back in beautiful Portugal and sharing in the magic of these Megalithic structures that date back around 5500 years. Huge thanks to Charley and Genevieve for coming along and sharing these lovely pics. Check out the short video below and contact me directly to book your space for the next one...
Back in London for Beltane / Mayday bank holiday. Come along to the Ancient Goddess of London Guided Tour. An interactive walk remembering Celto-Arthurian, Roman, Saxon, Egyptian goddesses that have previously been worshipped in the city. Friday 29th April, 5:30pm Saturday 30th April 12:00 All tours are donation based.
🌜🌞 Rocks, Rituals and a passage through time and mythology 🌜🌞 🚲 Welcome to the Dolmen Mystery Mountain Bike Tour where we will cycle through incredible mountain landscapes in the peaceful Beira Alta region of Central Portugal, exploring ancient dolmens and magical mythology whilst performing seven light-hearted rituals to connect with ourselves and the land 🚲 #CarregaldoSal #CentralPortugal #Ruraltourism #Outofthenormtours #Magicalmythology #Biketoursportugal #Magicalmysterytour
The sun is shining here in Portugal, restrictions are lifting, it's time to have some fun together out doors again. Friday 23rd, 3:30 pm will be the first Dolmen Mystery Mountain bike Tour of 2021. Learn the history, alternative theories and mythology behind these stone structures that have been part of the world for well over five thousand years Visit the second most popular region of Portugal in the worldwide Neolithic building explosion with access to one of the largest remaining passage mound dolmens here near Carregal do Sal. Cycle 17km through picturesque Portugal taking in some of the most dazzling mountain landscapes here in the peaceful Beira Alta region Enjoy tales of local legends and lore that have shaped the history of the area we live alongside the 'River of Poets' Rio Mondego Perform seven light-hearted rituals to connect with yourself, the land itself and to acknowledge our ancestors that found it such an important place. Prices are €30 per person and include the full 4-hour tour, bike rental with insurance and a complimentary drink at a cafe that offers delicious local artisan products. To book yourself on this tour or enquire about group bookings send a message and we will arrange your Out of the Norm Tour experience.
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