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Rediscovering Porto

2024-06-252022-07-01 by Mike
Looking west across the rooftops of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia

Our recent visit to Porto reminded us of how much we like the city.

Categories Art, Portugal, Travel Tags Porto 16 Comments

Riding the Alfa Pendular

2022-10-292022-06-24 by Mike
The Alfa Pendular train

The high-speed train is a fast and comfortable way to travel in Portugal.

Categories Portugal, Travel Tags Lisbon, Porto 13 Comments

Dinner at P4 na Baixa

2022-10-292022-06-17 by Mike
The exterior sign at P4 na Baixa

We wanted a nice meal for a special celebration. This restaurant was a great find.

Categories Food, Memorable Meals, Portugal Tags Porto 9 Comments

Holy Ghost Wine-and-Spice-Braised Beef

2023-09-112022-05-26 by Mary
The Holy Ghost Wine and Spice Braised Beef

Mary found a recipe for Holy Ghost Wine and Spice Braised Beef, a delicious dish with a fascinating history.

Categories European recipes, Food, Portugal, Portuguese Recipes, Recipes Tags Cascais 11 Comments

A Picnic With The Poets

2022-10-292022-05-21 by Mike
The view of the ocean at the Parque dos Poetas

We stumbled on a fascinating park and made some new friends, too.

Categories Portugal, Travel Tags Lisbon, Paço de Arcos 12 Comments

Lunch at 100 Montaditos

2023-05-142022-04-15 by Mary
The menu at 100 Montaditos in Cascais

We found a fun place for cheap eats in Cascais.

Categories Food, Portugal Tags Cascais 11 Comments

Mysteries in the Museum

2022-10-292022-04-09 by Mike
Restoration work in progress on the St Vincent Panels

When you go down a rabbit hole, you can discover that historical facts are fungible.

Categories Art, Portugal Tags Lisbon 4 Comments

The Monument to The Discoveries

2023-07-312022-04-02 by Mike
The Padrão dos Descobrimentos - the Monument to The Discoveries - in Lisbon

There’s a lot of history in this place.

Categories Portugal Tags Lisbon 8 Comments

Lost and Found

2023-05-142022-03-26 by Mike
Mary's scarf tied to a post

The things we lose have a way of finding us again.

Categories General, Portugal Tags Cascais 22 Comments

Exploring the Parque das Nações

2023-08-282022-03-18 by Mike
The Parque das Nações in Lisbon

So much to see on a beautiful morning in Lisbon.

Categories Portugal, Travel Tags Lisbon 17 Comments
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