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Thinking About Space
October 5, 2022 Do you ever think about space and what it means to you? No, I’m not talking about the stars, planets, universe kind of space—these days, I’m thinking about the spaces we occupy. Why? I sold my home a few months ago and have been traveling or staying with friends and family ever Read more
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Trying Out Valencia
October 5, 2022 It’s nice to finally be here. After a month of traveling from place to place, I get a break from the daily pressure to see things or to move on to the following location. I arrived two days ago around 5:45 PM. Disembarking from the plane was slow, but my suitcase was Read more
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The Beautiful Stone Sidewalks and Plazas of Portugal
September 28, 2022 I’m wrapping up a three-and-a-half-week visit to Portugal as I make my way over to Seville. Before this trip, I had only spent a day in Portugal. Why? I have a love of Spain that I just can’t shake. Every time I leave, I want to return immediately. Since I was spending Read more
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The Time When Everything Went Wrong
September 21, 2022 Sometimes you check into a hotel, or in my case, a tiny studio apartment, and everything seems to go wrong.I finally reached my apartment building in Lisbon and pushed the buzzer for reception. No answer. I tried again. No answer. Then I remembered that there was a phone number with the confirmation. Read more
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Coimbra, Portugal: Gluten-Free Gastronomic Delights!
September 16, 2022 One of the great things about travel is the unexpected surprises. I have traveled throughout Spain several times, but for some reason, I never spent time in Portugal. I guess it’s just that magical attraction of Spain that kept me coming back. Last spring, I decided to retire early from teaching and Read more
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Last Day in Porto
September 12, 2022 What a week it has been here in Porto! It’s always nice when something exceeds expectations, and Porto certainly has. I have been charmed by the city since my driver dropped me off a week ago. My little studio apartment is in an ideal location, and I’ve had fun cooking in my Read more
Wandering Shannon 