Berlin, May 8
“Take My Breath Away.” That’s what Berlin the band sang in 1986, what Berlin the city did in to me … Continue reading Berlin, May 8
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Potsdam, May 7
Potsdam almost anagrams to “damp spot,” which would accurately describe the drizzly, chilly day we spent visiting this leafy and … Continue reading Potsdam, May 7
Warsaw, Poland (April 25-26)
Warsaw saw war. Of course, all of central Europe saw war from 1939-45, but the destruction in Warsaw – close … Continue reading Warsaw, Poland (April 25-26)
Porto and Heartfelt Thank-Yous, Oct. 25
Porto, fittingly, is our final port o’call. (Sorry, but just a little bit.) I signed up for a tour described … Continue reading Porto and Heartfelt Thank-Yous, Oct. 25
Lamego, Oct. 23
No glorious sunrise this morning, but nature chose to show off with a rainbow. The arc followed us all the … Continue reading Lamego, Oct. 23
Favaios, Oct. 22
Today began with the most magnificent sunrise I’ve ever seen, but the sun quickly exited stage left and gray skies … Continue reading Favaios, Oct. 22
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
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
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
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