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Daybreak in Istanbul, Türkiye
Saturday January 31, 2026 Yes, dear reader, there has been a complete and total change of scene! Believe your eyes! My winter travel adventure has shifted from Portugal to the beautiful and magical land of Türkiye. Arrived in Istanbul the evening of Wednesday January 28 to meet up with my friend Mahmood from Iran. He…
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From Évora to Estoi
Sunday January 25, 2026 Yes, I’m currently “at home” in Estoi still banging on about my trip to Évora! It was well worth the journey and I plan to return. There is so much to explore including the nearby neolithic sites Almendes Cromlech and Almendes Menhir. Learning a little about the history of Évora gave…
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Évora: Past & Present
Friday January 23, 2026 Évora was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 giving international recognition to its unique history and historical value. Its history dates back more than five milenia with its roots in an early Celtici settlement known as Ebora. The Old Town is partially surrounded by well preserved medieval walls and…
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ROAD TRIP: DESTINATION ÉVORA
Thursday January 22, 2026 Road trips in Portugal always have their ups and downs, literally! Especially when the route is N2 from Estoi to Évora. Until one reaches the Alentejo plateau, the two lane highway twists, turns and undulates its way through valleys and over narrow and high hill tops. Lots of fun! I set…
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Portugal: Loving it all, including the rain
Tuesday January 13, 2026 And then there was rain! That’s the only way to begin because that’s how today began. After a lovely three days of sunshine and warm weather. Saturday, as you know dear readers, is market day in Olhão and this was one I didn’t want to miss. It’s a great place to…
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Life’s a beach in Faro
Thursday January 8, 2026 Today the sun was out in full force and the sky was a shade of blue that I think only exists in the Algarve. Regardless, after spending the morning exercising and bike riding, I decided to spend the afternoon at Faro beach – one of my favourite places to be. It…
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Another Portugal Adventure
Tuesday January 06, 2026 Today is the day many Christians around the world celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany – January 6, 12 days after Christmas Day. It’s also the day traditionally attached to the three Wise Guys from the East visiting the Christ Child. No one really knows how many there were or exactly…
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Scaling the heights, finding transformation
Thursday October 30, 2025 Thursday morning dawned bright and beautiful. It was a great beginning for our bus trip to Ancasmarca, an archeological site on a mountain of 5,198 metres. The name is of Quechua origin, meaning blue village, or village of eagles. The part we were visiting was referred to as the blue balcony.…
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Pisac: Ruins and Shopping
Wednesday October 29, 2025 The town of Pisac was our destination. Located on the banks of the Urubamba River south of Cusco, it attracts many people from the surrounding area with its large market and Inca ruins. The market is known for textiles, jewelry and souvenirs. On weekends, the vendors spill out of the market…
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From Ruins and Textiles to Agriculture
Tuesday October 28, 2025 The grounds of the hotel, a former monastery, were incredibly landscaped. In addition, there were fields of corn and other crops behind the buildings. Here are a few images. San Augustin Monasterio de la Recoleta was founded in the 17th century and the buildings and chapel have been preserved as an…
Five Feet, Nine Inches Above Ground 