Jan 11, 2023Moving OnTravel, at least on the scale upon which I’ve embarked, is no different than life day to day, except in degree. Life is compressed,...
Jan 10, 2023ObidosObidos is stunning for sure. It’s a destination for historians and scholars, poets and painters. It’s a destination for all who visit...
Jan 10, 2023A Morning WalkA cock crowed shortly before 6:00. Surprisingly, the sun would not rise for another two hours. But when it did, it revealed an Obidos...
Jan 9, 2023The Magic of Water and LightObidos at night is magical, even in the rain. And Marga was right, at their best, streets are outdoor rooms. The “Obidosians”, if...
Jan 8, 2023The Train to ObidosWe met a young woman on our morning walk. “I believe she’s Dutch,” Pa whispered. It’s interesting how Pa communicates. I recently...
Jan 7, 2023The PalacePa was old for a long time before he crossed over. He likes old things. Old photos. Old paintings. Old people. These days, most of his...
Jan 6, 2023EncountersI had a bit of stomach discomfort yesterday evening so I decided to forego dinner and settle for a quiet place and a cup of tea. Walking...
Jan 5, 2023End of the LineThere is a place between dark and light, dream and day, where an answer is given and the truth is told. Some mornings I’m in that place,...
Jan 4, 2023Old LisboaYou forget about jet lag until you’re in it. Usually it’s at night time when you should be going to bed, like last night. I walked for...
Jan 3, 2023Getting StartedIt’s nice traveling with Pa. He’s quiet. Wants for nothing. And keeps up, step for step. I wasn’t sure how it would be, having last...
Jan 1, 2023Throw Off The BowlinesFor as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to travel around the world. As no one in my family traveled, I have to think the seed was...