The Oldest Fisherman in Ericeira

No one gives you the ninety years made months ago, but gentlemen, already there sing, confirms, of easy laughter and critical spirit always present. He drives his car, has his coffee and toast for breakfast, his apple tree and still goes to Malhada. José Álvaro Matos Arvelo, nicknamed Tuta, was born in Ericeira, in Travessa do Caminho, in 1933. He came to this world as twelfth (his mother had 15 children), at the age of four he had twin sisters of two, and after them the youngest, Beatrice, was born. He is the son and grandson of fishermen. The nickname was given to him by an older brother, also Tuta. Photos, >click to read< 09:23

One Response to The Oldest Fisherman in Ericeira

  1. Nils Stolpe says:

    Even with the clumsy Google translation it’s an interesting look at a fisherman from way back when. Thanks BH.

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