Portugal - Pardieiros/Arganil (Enlarge)

These old schist houses are located in the Açor mountain/Portugal.

Your c/c are welcome.

My first impression when seeing houses of this nature is to feel sorry for the inhabitants that they lack our modern conveniences.  But then I think of the serene simplicity of their mountain life and I can't help but be envious.  Good shot... Mike

Thanks for your visit and comment Mike. The majority of these houses are now for agricultural purposes...the owners died or moved to better houses in the surroundings...but I agree with your comment: when we arrive to these places the first feeling is "strange" but after it we feel the calm and simplicity  of this environment and start to "forget" the "city style"...Best regards!