I’m well into my third year living in Porto (!) and there are still wonderful surprises to discover. One day I meandered onto a narrow, nondescript street that begins at the top of the hill near the old city wall. As I descended steep stairs, the sight of cheerfully painted walls on the old homes began to appear. The closer I got, the more amazing they were.
This fantastic street art is by Mr.Dheo
It’s my ambition to meet this local artist who uses photorealistic styles to create paintings that express the soul of Portugal, and Porto in particular. His work often has a social theme. There is a strong empathy in his paintings, whether they are serious topics like COVID, the war in Ukraine, or more lighthearted subjects. His work can be seen in major cities around the world, but I’m grateful to see it in his hometown. Enjoy more at his website or on Instagram.
Winter in Porto
It’s been many years since I lived in the Midwest US, but memories of those winters have never left me. My ears and fingertips still hurt from frostbite gained during bitter nights schooling horses in cold Iowa and Nebraska barns, where the chill index was often below zero F (-13C). I giggle when I can stroll down the street in January with only a light sweater for warmth. Porto winters almost never reach the freezing point. In fact, there’s not been a single freeze in my three winters here. It can be rainy and gloomy for days on end, but we get sunny breaks, and the days are usually in the 50s or low 60s F. This year, January was quite nice, with lots of sun, and February is off to a mild start – unlike last year, when we had weeks and weeks of rain.
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