The Algarve Mill

Portugal, 1980

This ancient mill was on top of a mountain that was actually the highest point in the Algarve (south of Portugal). The view, especially from the roof of the old water mill was spectacular. However, the wind was so strong at that high point it was necessary to tie my canvas to my easel, my easel to the wall surrounding the rooftop, and me to the easel, as I could have been blown off the roof, the wind was that strong in spite of it being high summer - and the drop was about sixty feet!