By Sean Fagan
Often found in woodland glades and on the edges of woodland in Portugal, the prickly pear is an striking example of a cactus-type plant perfectly suited to living in arid regions (Photo: Sean Fagan, Portugal).
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When I first walked under the bright, airy canopy of the pine and oak woods of south Portugal I felt excited – like a kid in a sweet shop my attention was darting all over the place – soaking in all the myriad details.
This feeling doesn’t happen often – but when it does, it’s a great feeling. The best way I can describe it – is a reassuring feeling of coming home - mixed in with a strong desire to explore.
But it's not just the intoxicating blend of the familiar with the exotic that is great about wandering into a new woodland - there is also great bushcraft merit in exploring different types of woodlands...
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