Being retired means we get to travel, enjoy hobbies and interest, and pretty much claim time on our terms throughout the year. But, when our South Florida summer rolls around it's time to get serious about addressing neglected household projects. It is brutally hot outside (heat index in excess of 104F) and anything that keeps …
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All Day Tours Are Not Created Equally- Beware
Malcolm and I recently relied on the advice of a hotel concierge in Lisbon for the best way to visit Sintra and Cascais. Both destinations are not far from the city and can be visited in one day. The two options presented to us were to hire a private car at 290 euro or join …
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Two Great Day Trips From Porto
Malcolm and I are just home from a twelve day transatlantic cruise that took us from New York to Lisbon followed by a week in Portugal, which we split between Lisbon and Porto. After disembarking the Azamara Journey in Lisbon, we took a three minute walk from the sea port to the train station where …
What’s Your Favorite Color
Until recently, I did not realized that I have a favorite color. When asked, I typically stutter out a very non-committed, "um green??" It was not something I have ever paid attention to, or seriously thought about. I tend to wear black or denim and the occasional jewel tone, my home is decorated in various …
Springtime in Texas means Bluebonnet Season
We first visited Texas in March of last year with the expectation of seeing wild Bluebonnets growing in the hill country. In fact, it was the impetus for the trip. I lamented in this post, about not seeing a single one of those cherished blooms, but we had a wonderful time discovering Texas and vowed …
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