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The Aftermath #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

They tried to kill me in various ways But my resilient spirit left them in a daze They were crushed, and I, the winner, took it all While they regretted their madness, in taking that near-fatal call   They tried … Continue reading

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The Trek to Jardim Do Mar #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

“It’s 1.9 kilometers from Prazeres to Jardim Do Mar through this mountain trail, and we come down from 565 meters to 35 meters in the process,” I said, reading aloud from the signboard. My wife mulled over this information, and … Continue reading

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A Lazy Day in Prazeres #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

It was a foggy day, and the normally deep blue sea had merged seamlessly with the grey clouds and mist. In short, a perfect day for just lying in the blanket  and catching up on our reading, while drinking copious … Continue reading

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The Object of My Affection #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

The first time I saw her, I knew I had to make her mine. And so, I did everything in my power to get her for myself. However, what I had not bargained for was the attraction from undesirable elements … Continue reading

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The Makeover of Prazeres #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

The highway was empty, as usual, and my car spoke with the wind as it breezed towards Prazeres.   Prazeres, my village for forty years, means ‘Pleasures’ in Portuguese, and as I entered the village, I could see why. Flowers … Continue reading

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