Salamanca, Oct. 21
Today we ventured into Portugal’s frenemy, Spain. Portugal seems to have something of an inferiority complex, being the older but … Continue reading Salamanca, Oct. 21
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Barca D’Alva, Oct. 20
There are more locks on the Douro than remain on my head, and they’re certainly longer. This morning we passed … Continue reading Barca D’Alva, Oct. 20
Regua, Oct. 19
If the name Mateus rings a bell, you probably went to college in the ’70s or ’80s, when it was … Continue reading Regua, Oct. 19
Lisbon to Porto, Oct. 18
With apologies to George and Ira Gershwin: “A foggy day in Sintra town/Had me blue and had me down” – … Continue reading Lisbon to Porto, Oct. 18
Lisbon, Day 3: Oct. 17
So now I understand why pastéis de nata are such a big deal here: these custard tarts, the de facto … Continue reading Lisbon, Day 3: Oct. 17
Lisbon, Day 2: Oct. 16
Before writing about today, I wanted to take a moment to comment on the sibilant, sensuous Portuguese language. On paper … Continue reading Lisbon, Day 2: Oct. 16
Lisbon, Day 1 (Oct. 15)
As an ardent fan of Viking river cruises, I’m in Portugal, with a cruise on the Douro coming up next … Continue reading Lisbon, Day 1 (Oct. 15)
Quito and Trip Wrap-Up
What a wonderful, fascinating trip this has been! Highlights of human civilization and natural history, beautiful scenery, fascinating animals, gorgeous … Continue reading Quito and Trip Wrap-Up
Cayambe, Ecuador
After the Galapagos, anything is bound to pale by comparison. Nonetheless, our tour leader, Ramon, literally “rose” to the occasion … Continue reading Cayambe, Ecuador
Galapagos
Fittingly, the airport code for the Galapagos is GPS – after all, Darwin’s theory of evolution provides a road map … Continue reading Galapagos
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