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It’s hard to believe I have lived in Portugal for over four years. The time has gone by quickly and been filled with surprises and delights from meeting new people, making friends, exploring places and ideas, trying new foods, learning a new language and basically enjoying life. In December I visited Lisbon, something I do occasionally, not only to get my shot of the city’s … Continue reading Last thoughts for the year
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I have been looking forward to the Obidos Medieval Festival for a few years now. First there was COVID and then last year I did not attend due to my residual concern about getting COVID but finally, last weekend I visited the fair and was not disappointed. The theme this year was the Queens’ War based on King Afonso III’s decision to choose another wife … Continue reading The Obidos Medieval Festival and Two Artists
It’s been some time since I have added to this blog. There were the holidays, a trip to see my family in the United States and the completion of a book I have been working on for several years. Now, that I have a little more time, I want to share the places I have been since last year and the interesting tidbits I have … Continue reading Adventures Along the Silver Coast
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This summer I enjoyed being on the Silver Coast and having an opportunity to know part of this beautiful area of the country. The sun was warm, the skies clear and the sea inviting. The Silver Coast, also known as the Costa da Prata, refers to the stretch of coastline above Lisbon and below Porto dotted with towns and stretches of beautiful beaches. The term … Continue reading Caldas da Rainha, Foz do Arelho and Obidos
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