Lisbon is where our kids and grandkids joined us. It was not a smooth reunion. We planned to be back to the ship by about 1 PM to greet the kids if they came in early. We were about 15 … Continue reading Chaos, Reunion, Sail Out, Sunset.
During a visit to Lisbon, the author finally explored the Fado Museum after two failed attempts. Fado, a poignant Portuguese musical style, is historically tied to themes of loss and longing. The author was particularly fascinated by the unique Portuguese Guitar. Post-museum, they enjoyed pastel de nata and a short tuk tuk ride through Alfama, admiring street art and tilework. Continue reading Fado and Tuk Tuks
I was in the crosswalk at about 11:40 Monday morning. The green signal told me I could cross. Then the light went out, it didn’t turn red, it went out. Immediately a car pulled in front of me. He lost … Continue reading Lights Out! Lisbon
Carnival is over. In some places it continues into Lent with the funeral of Vaal (Carnival) which starts penitently enough but becomes a second bacchanal. We experienced something different in Belgrade. As an excerpt from this letter from May 2009 … Continue reading Carnival Lisbon, Apres Carnival, Belgrade