I would much rather explore Portugal than explore my own psyche. Approaching seventy this month, a startling number that just kinda snuck up on me, there are not many crevices…
Yes, we do have some boardwalks here, although not like those sung about by The Drifters. Down by the sea we mostly have cobblestone pathways that you can see for…
Well, that was a year for the history books! If you are reading this, then you survived. Let’s take a trip down memory lane, why don’t we? Each headline links…
November was an eventful month. Front and center was the U.S. election, which drew considerable interest even all the way here in remote Portugal. American elections are typically an example…
Toward the end of October, Ericeira hosted the Festival do Polvo (Octopus Festival). Most of the restaurants featured different variations of polvo recipes. The timing of this festival was not…
When our friends from Óbidos visited us recently, we went to a miniature model village named Aldeia Típica (meaning Typical Village). Although not too typical now, it represented a rather…
I tend to get seasick easily and I had heard stories about those who got sick on the way to Berlenga Island. The seas can get very rough, so I…
My philosophy on life is that at birth, we set sail on a sinking ship. That guiding thought ruled out any hope of pursuing a career as a motivational speaker.…
We had planned on spending every waking minute exploring Porto, one of Portugal's most historic cities. However, the fabulous views from our balcony made getting an early jump on each…
I have a treat for you this month if you like lots and lots of pictures from spectacular Portugal locations. We visited Quinta da Regaleira and Bacalhôa Buddha Eden. Let’s…