I’ve mentioned in an earlier post that the people of Porto celebrate Festa de São João in late June each year. There are a number of traditions associated with this celebration, including meals centred around grilled sardines, midnight fireworks, fun…
Read MoreWe may have different reactions to waters such as these, but I find them magical. Toss in steep cliffs from which sweetly scented pines bow beneath the sun’s rays, as if to shelter the waters below, and the vignette is…
Read MoreI enjoy exploring cities on foot. You’ll find wall murals on more than a couple of Montreal buildings, and I appreciated the art work on this one, as well as the sense of motion conveyed – all the more so…
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