Morning Walkabout in the Alentejo

I went on a different path for this morning's walk.  I was surrounded by olive trees and I think all the sheep were out grazing... There were so many of them all over.  
This stone house was on a dirt road on my way back to Borba.  I was chased by an Alentejo dog. Have you seen them? They are huge and not particularly friendly.  It lost interest in me pretty quickly and went back to his/her sheep.  Thankfully.
Loved this beautifully house and the sun came out just long enough to make it sparkle for the photo.