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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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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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