Tag: travel
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On the Road to Amares, Portugal
Adventures and misadventures can happen anywhere. Monday, June 22, 2026Destination: Pousada Mosteiro Amares Hotel, Amares, Portugal. I’ve previously described the joy and magic of São João. This year it coincides with the FIFA World Cup for a double dose of crowd excitement. At one end of my block, on the Praça (Park) Dom João I,…
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Blink. Gone.
What Happened to Summer? Goodness. I blinked and it was gone. Now here I am in mid-fall, on a perfect sun-filled autumn day. It’s cool in the shade and warm in the sun. I’m sitting outdoors at the new Esquires in the Cedofeita neighborhood, enjoying my usual latte and croissant simples (simple croissant, nothing added).…
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Morocco
It’s been a while since I blogged, and there’s lots to catch up on, but first I’m sharing my Morocco trip with you while it’s still fresh. Morocco has been one of those places I always wanted to see. It’s a historic entry point to the African continent. Tangier was my destination, an old city…
Mamie Moves to Portugal 