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Thu, 25 Oct 2007 | By andrewalex | Views [863] | Comments [5]
So after a month of baguettes, wine, and confusing subways… we have left France and arrived in Lisbon, Portugal. We have had the opportunity to see many of the famous sights, the beautiful countryside, and take part in many “French experiences” (Including ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 | By goiano_keep-walking | Views [622]
Portugal é uma viagem na história. A língua fácil facilita as coisas e os monumentos tem tudo a ver com o Brasil. Muitos brasileiros trabalhando aqui. Muitas praias bonitas e a galera nao é muito tolerante com turistas, mas tudo bem. A dica para a noite ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
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Thu, 6 Sep 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [974]
It's
now been nearly 3 more days, and the surf is non-existent. We stop off
at Carrapateira to kick it on the beach and rent a board if the surf
comes up. The only thing up today is the wind, it's blowing fierce,
and those guys out in the water ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1222]
Driving
up the west coast is easier and quicker than we had originally
imagined. In the Algarve, the roads are well labeled, and very easy to
get around. So we figured today we'd head across the border from the
Algarve into the Alentejo, which ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 | By thorn | Views [733]
It took me a couple of days, but I eventually remembered why I liked Dublin so much. It´s because it´s so close to the rest of Ireland. Itºs definately not because of the hostels. I went to bed at 10 and shortly afterward a couple of Spanish speaking ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Tue, 4 Sep 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [2016]
As
we drive north of Sagres, the coastline of Portugal grows more
dramatic. The furthest southwesterly point on the European continent
is Cabo de Sao Vincente, a windswept point, jutting far out into the
ocean, equipped with lighthouse and fortaleza ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1155]
The
surf still has not picked up, aside from one day where it maybe reached
1M, but still wasn't worth paying the exorbitant cost (about $50 US) to
rent the equipment to surf the couple hours on a long board and thick
neoprene. So we now hear a ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Sun, 2 Sep 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [992]
It's always interesting talking to EU locals about the impact the EU
has had on their own country. While the Portuguese economy did quite
well when it was first integrated into the EU, the 2000's have not been
easy years for Portugal. Locals sing ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Sat, 1 Sep 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1428]
The weather here has been unbearably hot the past few days, literally
it's about 35 degrees just after sunrise, and by mid-day our skin is
cooking and the rubber sealant on our backpack zippers are bubbling and
melting. The water is too cold to ... Read more >
Tags: Misadventures
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [4338] | Comments [3]
I
know the job of lifeguarding well, as it paid my way through
university. Not all lifeguard jobs are alike. Different skills for
different conditions and different degrees of difficulty and physical
exertion are required. My admiration goes ... Read more >
Tags: Work
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1163]
After chatting with our surf shop owner buddy, Celios, we're keen to
try a real local Portuguese specialty seafood dish. The Algarve coast
is known for some very specific dishes; arroz con piexe (rice and fish
stew), caldeirada (big pot with all types ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1274]
We've been told tonight is special, there will be great bonfires and
festivities on the beach at midnight here, it's a scene not to miss.
Locals have been coming to the beach for years at midnight on August
29th, to dunk their bodies into the freezing ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Tue, 28 Aug 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1142]
The Algarve Coast is known for it's freshly prepared seafood. The
fisherman are out in force, in boats and clinging to the cliff sides so
high above the sea - I'm not sure how they find a reel with fishing
line long enough to reach the water line, ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1438]
After
two days of spending our time at a beach with absolutely no waves, not
even a ripple on still water... We decide to bus it to a small surf
town called Sagres. Sagres is located on the very southwestern tip of
Portugal, and for that matter, ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
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