Or Choose to Ignore A break from someone will either help you realize how much you truly miss/love them or how much peace you have without them. Saw this on Instagram this week It’s been a year since the start of this pandemic. Hard to believe that much time has passed because to many of… Continue reading The Lessons We Learn
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Relocation To Portugal (Update on 2019 post)
Photos: the copper cataplana pot is my most recent purchase. I have wanted one since I relocated to Portugal. They’re fairly expensive. I bought this one used and cooked my first seafood stew with it a few days ago. You cook with it on your stove top and serve it in the same pot. The… Continue reading Relocation To Portugal (Update on 2019 post)
A 2020 Update On Life In Portugal
I wrote a blog about moving to Portugal three weeks into my relocation (May 2018) and thought it would be fun to make some revisions and add new observations (as updates): Update: It is no longer true that Hotel Faro is my favorite spot in town for a cocktail. I’ve discovered Columbus Cocktail & Wine… Continue reading A 2020 Update On Life In Portugal
Choosing A Place to Call Home
Or Having a Place Choose You A few months ago I posted something on Facebook about possibly moving. I was intentionally vague, having no idea if I will stay-put or migrate somewhere else in the world at some time. Many people find a place they like and remain there for as long as possible. I… Continue reading Choosing A Place to Call Home
Consumer Frustration
You Can Either Win or Give-in: Choosing Win Always remember that your present situation is not your final destination. The best is yet to come. Anonymous At first I thought: are you really going to start pissing and moaning about anything other than our collective health and well-being? The answer is: yes I am. Keep… Continue reading Consumer Frustration
Portuguese Wine Country: Alentejo in All Its Splendor
I was discussing Portugal and all there is to discover with some friends recently. We decided that this is a good time to explore some of the places we have not yet visited. COVID-19 cases are way down in Portugal. This was a fairly impulsive trip with very little planning, save for the hotel in… Continue reading Portuguese Wine Country: Alentejo in All Its Splendor
The Pros & Cons of COVID-19 Travel
I’m feeling a bit anxious about writing this piece. Whether or not to travel at this time is a highly subjective decision. Most governments are imposing COVID-19 travel restrictions that are somewhat ambiguous and I believe that is intentional. Human lives versus economic collapse: this is an impossible conundrum. Add to that the “Unknown” factor… Continue reading The Pros & Cons of COVID-19 Travel
Cascais, Portugal and BelPonto Sushi
It’s been so long since I last traveled, I completely forgot that if you want an easier experience, you must pay attention to details before you leave. I’m not sure I was psychologically ready for this trip. I knew that I had to be careful because there were a lot more COVID-19 cases in the… Continue reading Cascais, Portugal and BelPonto Sushi
Right Where I am Supposed to Be
Accept, Adjust and Adapt There have been many life lessons learned over the past couple of months. I can’t speak for those of us who were/are in quarantine with others and in fact, I cannot speak for those spending this time alone; I can only speak for myself. Clearly, this is and has been a… Continue reading Right Where I am Supposed to Be
Expat Life in Portugal Two Years In
“It is wiser to find out than to suppose.” — Mark Twain It’s been close to two years since I acquired my residential visa and boarded a plane to Faro, Portugal. Three bags containing all that I chose to keep and my furball companion, Giorgio. I had no idea what awaited me,… Continue reading Expat Life in Portugal Two Years In
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