Monthly Archives: May 2018

Madeira’ No. 1 School Goes on a Field Trip #PortugalPlots #28DaysinPortugal

The roll call was in full flow. Miss Beatriz, the dynamic Headmistress of the school always took great pride in their discipline. “Mariana?” “Present Miss.” “Miguel?” “Present Miss.” “Afonso?” “Present Miss.” “Are you seriously planning to go on the field … Continue reading

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The Dancer of Funchal #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

The restaurant wore a deserted look, as always, even though it was a glorious sunny day. And then, the music started, and things were never the same again. By itself, there was nothing special about the music. It was the … Continue reading

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The Menace of Madeira #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

They stood at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, deep in contemplation. After a while, Romaine whispered, “So what should we do now?” Cedric thought for a while  and replied, “I have no idea. Something like this has never happened … Continue reading

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Ali Baba aur Chaalees Mor (Ali Baba and the 40 Peacocks) of Porto #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

I had come to the Palacio de Cristal gardens with hope in my heart and a dream in my eyes. A seer had told me that my fortunes would change if I visited the gardens even once, for hidden there … Continue reading

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The Mad Bull of Aveiro #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

“Get out of my way,” he warned menacingly. “No, I cannot let you do it. You’ve done enough damage as it is,” I replied. “You don’t understand, I need to do it, it’s like I do not have a choice,” … Continue reading

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The Baaghi(Rebel) of Braga #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

We were once willing to lay our lives for each other But she had come between us, making him an enemy of his own brother Cruel words were exchanged, dire accusations thrown around But I refused to give up on … Continue reading

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A Bazooka in Porto #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

Tired of trudging up and down steep hills, my wife suddenly stopped mid-stride, and mid-hill, and said, “I’m sick of these hills, I need a bazooka!” I won’t lie and say that I wasn’t shocked beyond words. I tried to … Continue reading

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The Magic Bookshop #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

As we were taking a not-so-relaxing hike through the steep hills, also known as streets, of Porto, we stopped to catch a breath. Suddenly, there was a loud crashing sound, and out of a wall in front of us, a … Continue reading

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The Legendary Clock of Porto #PortugalPlots #28DaysinPortugal

The crowds were gathered in full force at one end of the Rua de Santa Caterina in Porto, for it was 6pm, and hence, time for the legendary Clock on the square to do its thing. It was supposed to … Continue reading

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The Fall of Lagos #PortugalPlots #28DaysinPortugal

The enemy had been hammering at our castle’s gates for two weeks now, and our defences were barely holding up. Our walls were broken in various places, we’d run out of food, and had just one day of drinking water … Continue reading

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