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A Perfect Day in Porto
September 11, 2022 Today was a good day, despite being September 11th. Back home, the smoke from forest fires is thick and so harmful that some people are staying in. I have beautiful clear skies here. So much to be grateful for! It’s Sunday, so I got up and went to Mass. Okay, I didn’t Read more
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Last Bus Day in Porto
September 10, 2022 Yet another day of excessive walking. I knew it going in. I used my last bonus day on the tourist bus to ride to the city park. It was not nearly as impressive as Serralves, but I’m glad I experienced it. Seeing the locals out and about, walking and riding bikes was Read more
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Walking Through Porto
September 9, 2022 Porto, Day Three: Another walk-until-you-drop kind of day! I decided to get to some of the tourist sights nearby. I got lucky and arrived at the Palacio de Bolsa at 10:40, just in time for the 11:00 tour in English. The tour guide was fantastic, and the building was magnificent! I even Read more
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Dogs are Barking!
September 8, 2022 I walked today; I walked a lot today!First, I slept in, which was glorious. It was coming up on noon when I finally got to the tourist bus. I met two college students from Boston who were delightful, intelligent young women. They are both studying bioengineering and smartly saved their “easy” classes Read more
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Blue Bus Day
September 7, 2022 Today was a good day. I woke up feeling almost normal, cooked a delightful breakfast, and walked to the Bolhao Market. It is in a temporary location, just until this Saturday. Then the vendors will be moving back to the newly renovated original market location. The market was not crowded at all! Read more
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Now I Have Arrived!
September 6, 2022 This trip did not get off to a good start for me. First, my flight was delayed by an entire day. The flight from Seattle to Dallas was an hour late, which meant I would not make my connection. Luckily, I learned this before arriving at SeaTac. (Always check your email before Read more
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