Hamish Fitzgerald was born in 1882 in Tahiti.
He was the first born son of Josiah and Clementine Fitzgerald.
Hamish grew up listening to the stories told by sailors,
especially those from Portugal.
In 1900,
he worked his passage to Oporto, Portugal, on a trading vessel.
There he found work in one of the port houses.
It was here he heard of the port and wine making vineyards in Douro.
He quit his job, and travelled to the vineyards.
Hamish quickly found work among the vines,
and knew he had found his passion.
He married the daughter of the vineyard owners,
Madelena Simmonds, in 1902.
They had 3 children:
Adelaide b. 1904
Alex b. 1906
Graca b. 1910.
He was the first born son of Josiah and Clementine Fitzgerald.
Hamish grew up listening to the stories told by sailors,
especially those from Portugal.
In 1900,
he worked his passage to Oporto, Portugal, on a trading vessel.
There he found work in one of the port houses.
It was here he heard of the port and wine making vineyards in Douro.
He quit his job, and travelled to the vineyards.
Hamish quickly found work among the vines,
and knew he had found his passion.
He married the daughter of the vineyard owners,
Madelena Simmonds, in 1902.
They had 3 children:
Adelaide b. 1904
Alex b. 1906
Graca b. 1910.
For reflection ...
Hamish was spellbound by the stories he heard.
What are the stories which have shaped my life?
What are the stories I have shared with others?
Hamish was spellbound by the stories he heard.
What are the stories which have shaped my life?
What are the stories I have shared with others?