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Rediscovering Portugal

In the middle of nowhere

Dear James,   I kind of like it though. Despite being in the middle of nowhere. Quite literally.   It was beautiful. It was quiet. It was a nice change of pace from where my head had been. Would return any day. I wonder how long I would last though.   How long would you… Continue reading In the middle of nowhere

Rediscovering Portugal

The Unusual Feeling of Returning Home

Starting fresh means readjusting your habits. And we, humans, are creatures of habit. It means shedding your routine and accepting a new rhythm. It forces you to be flexible and start fresh. You gotta pick and choose the parts of you that match the new environment you have placed yourself in. Embrace the culture shock.… Continue reading The Unusual Feeling of Returning Home

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Rediscovering Portugal, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra

Dear Leonor, The fact that you are born and raised in Portugal and had never been to Quinta da Regaleira was just unacceptable to me.   I have been to Quinta da Regaleira four or five times already, once when I was at University. It was the perfect setting for a project we were working… Continue reading Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra