Welcome

Hi everyone. Well here we go. As you all know - this has been my dream holiday for a long time now. I hope you enjoy this trip as well. I hope to see the "real" Portugal and share this with you all.

I will try to update you regularly on where I am and what I have seen. I will also give you a brief history of places I see. I am also going to try to speak Portuguese as much as possible. Mas só falo um pouco de português.

I am on a mission to discover the essence of Portugal. Portugal's history - both glorious and sometimes not so glorious - has fascinated me for years. I hope you find this trip informative and fun.

Just a short note to acknowledge that this trip is a result of the passing of my mother, and she will be remembered throughout this adventure.

My first stop is Lisbon (Lisboa).

Friday, April 18, 2008

Viseu - Day 3


Hotel Avenida - nice

Hello again. My last day in Viseu and the sun is trying so hard to come out. Muita chuva (much rain). Note to Sharen: your umbrella is "nao functiona" or as Ted Bullpitt would say "your umbrella has had the dick". Sorry buddy - but had to give it a toss after a blast of wind took the brollie and nearly me as well. It was torn to shreds. Just bought a new one then.


I saw the funniest thing last night at a restaurant. Most restaurants have a TV going in the distance. Last night was televised a very important soccer match (futebol) in Portugal. The whole country was waiting for the match. All eyes are glued to the TV and they make the same gestures as we aussies watching sport (jumping out of seats etc). When the game had finished, a Brazilian soap opera followed and got the same reaction from the viewers in the restaurant. All eyes glued to the TV. Apparently the Brazilian soap operas are a way of life here too. They are televised in the evening instead of the afternoon and everyone seems to be hooked. Next stop is Vila Real - see you there.
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