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March 12th 2011
As we are about to embark, Maria has decided that I need a makeover.I did protest feebly, but these things are not really worth resisting.What defence I had mustered was met with a general description of my daily garb as that which would be worn by a bum. Women can be so cruel, and those of the wifely variety, the most cruel of all. So it began. A haircut, innocent enough.And I must say that Maria did an excellent job.I must have stared at myself in the mirror for an hour and a half. I began to feel comfortable. Then the razor came out again, and it came toward my brow. Maria had determined that the eyebrows must be modified. More feeble protests on my part, met with the declaration that my fuzzy forehead made me ... read more
March 1st 2011
I can't think of how to explain Portugal, so instead of trying that momumentous task, let's talk about my favorite thing: Food. Portuguese cuisine not only varies from region to region but from town to town. There is a well deserved culinary pride. The details of this post are by no means family secrets or specialties, but merely a few things that I have found interesting that I hadn't necessarily encountered before living in Porto. Pastéis de Nata: Literally, Cream Pastries, pastéis da nata can thankfully be found at every cafe (and there's probably at least one of every corner). They are enjoyed throughout the day by the Portuguese, and best served when freshly sprinkled with cinnamon (canela). Note: when ordering, "pastel de Nata" will get you one, "pastéis de nata" says you want more than ... read more
O Jantar de Natal 2010 : "Oporto Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club"
Published: January 19th 2011Europe » Portugal » Northern » Porto
January 19th 2011
"Associação Porto Bristol" - O Jantar de Natal 2010 : "Oporto Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club" A acta da assembleia-geral que decorreu no passado dia 10 de Dezembro, com uma excelente participação dos sócios da nossa Associação. O Jantar de Natal da nossa Associação foi de novo o evento do ano com o maior número de participações. Quarenta e cinco sócios e um convidado conviveram num ambiente de amizade e boa disposição terminando assim o ano com nota alta. Os “Douro Singers” animaram o serão com cânticos ingleses de Natal, enquanto a projecção de fotos, obtidas ao longo do ano pelos nossos talentosos “in house” fotógrafos, relembraram-nos momentos bem passados em agradável companhia. Findo o jantar o nosso Presidente homenageou os sócios, Eckard Kramer e Wal... read more
"I'll never go to Portugal ever again."
Published: December 21st 2010Europe » Portugal » Northern » Porto
December 21st 2010
I remember saying these words in November 2009 and repeating them many times since. I also remember saying I had absolutely no desire to ever live in Europe. Never say never I guess ... Let's back up a little bit ... After the last entry, I went to Morocco for a couple weeks, then flew through Lisbon (my worst flight experience ever) to Boston. I spent about nine months there, worked some random jobs including a couple weeks at the Museum of Science and about five months at Northeastern University. And then something unexpected happened. My friend Liz called me, freaking out because she was leaving in two weeks for Portugal to get an MBA. She asked (what I thought was rhetorically) if I would go with her. I said that due to my first and ... read more
Uma Experiência de Trabalho na Câmara Municipal de Bristol
Published: January 19th 2011Europe » Portugal » Northern » Porto
December 16th 2010
Uma Experiência de Trabalho na Câmara Municipal de Bristol Por Francisco Sousa Rio, arquitecto do Departamento de Museus e Património Cultural da Câmara Municipal do Porto, onde trabalha na salvaguarda e valorização do património arquitectónico da cidade. O Programa Leonardo da Vinci A Câmara Municipal do Porto candidatou, com sucesso, um conjunto de mobilidades internacionais (estágios) para os seus trabalhadores, através do Programa de Aprendizagem ao Longo da Vida – Leonardo da Vinci. Estes estágios realizados em instituições de referência internacionais, preferencialmente municípios, em áreas consideradas chave para a CMP, pretendem potenciar a aquisição/desenvolvimento de competências, visando a transferência para a CMP de conhecimentos e a partilha de práticas inovadoras. Porquê Bristol Na p... read more
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Monday 1st November to Sunday 7th November 2010.
Published: November 16th 2010Europe » Portugal » Northern » Porto
November 9th 2010
Monday 1st November to 7th November 2010. Monday 1st Nov 2010 Still in Oporto Sun is out and wind has dropped - so Tom off for a ride along cycle way on road bike - there are lengths of cobbles - one brake block fell off - found block but no sign of bolt so now we have to find bike shop. Got home and found that a bidon bolt works with 2 washes he has - checked other brake block and its alignment washer was cracked so fixed it - and tightened all other loose bolts - bloody cobble stones. Into Oporto - found out it was Public Holiday - 1st Nov is ‘Visit The Dead’ day - the bus went past a cemetery - full of people, flowers everywhere and spotlessly clean. Into town ... read more
Visita à Rota do Fresco - Alentejo - 22 a 24 de Outubro 2010
Published: November 18th 2010Europe » Portugal » Northern » Porto
November 3rd 2010
Visita à Rota do Fresco - Alentejo - 22 a 24 de Outubro 2010 07h00 – Pontualidade britânica em Portugal. Chegamos em carro ou de táxi simultaneamente com o autocarro que nos levará ao Alentejo para uma Visita à Rota do Fresco (projecto baseado numa rede de parceiros locais – proprietários de património, entidades públicas, comerciantes, associações de desenvolvimento local – que tem por objectivo promover o desenvolvimento sustentável do território abrangido, e a preservação do seu legado cultural). O projecto foi criado em 1999 por Catarina Valente Gonçalves, historiadora de Arte e na sequência levada a cabo sobre o núcleo de pintura mural de Alvito. Rapidamente nos instalamos e o autocarro põe-se em marcha. Um nascer do sol esplendoroso: labaredas de fogo em céu azul ferrete. Viagem acompanhada por uma névoa insistente que suge... read more
October 20th 2010
The next day we flew to Porto. Now, I have flown within the Schengen zone before (Amsterdam to the Canary Islands) but the no passport check back then that didn’t make sense to me now does. Flying within the Schengen zone is like taking a domestic flight which we found out when we went to the immigration window and need not have had our passports checked, nor should we enter the ‘international zone’. Our flight was a small 57 seater - 1.5 hours to the lovely Porto. After a long walk to our hotel, we rested for a while and ventured out to the river whilst stopping many times along the way for photos of the beautiful old buildings. After along long time walking we reached to beautiful Douro river and had dinner there with my ... read more
October 16th 2010
We arrive in Porto, Portugal's commercial hub, meet our friend Jose's family and share a lovely evening meal based around local meats, cheeses and wine. We have heard that quality food is important to the people of the North and already this appears to be true. Jose guides us around some of the many sights of the city, starting with an espresso at the ornate Cafe Majestic in the downtown area. Its Keith's first coffee in quite a while and Tessa and I are a bit concerned about the effects, especially with sugar added and an accompanying chocolate. We visit a famous old grocery store full of yummy delicacies and stroll through a vibrant produce market. Its refreshing to see this traditional type of shopping still available. Walking through the streets, we get more of a ... read more
September 7th 2010
Stizem vozom u moj omiljeni grad, drago mi je sto sam opet tu. Pozdravljam se sa ostatkom ekipe i cekam Ines, drugaricu koja je bila kod mene u Beogradu par dana. Cim sam je video zakacio mi se neki osmeh, i bujica reci je eruptirala iz dvoja usta dok smo isli ka njenoj kuci. Ispostavilo se da je to vise vila sa ogromnim dvoristem punom raznog tropskog rastinja bazencetom i psom i mackom, prelepa kuca, totalni raj. Takva je i njena soba sa terasom koja je ovog puta bila namenjena za mene. Oboje smo jako umorni ja od oprostajne zurke a ona se oprasta od svog brata koji odlazi u Lisabon, ali ipak izlazimo da malo procunjamo gradom jednim od troja kola koje imaju. Nalazimo se sa njenim drugarom iz Belgije koji se tek doselio u ... read more
