The world at one time was decreed to be flat.  To sail into the horizon was certain doom.  The Portuguese had different ideas.  They refused to be glued to the land.  They mastered the Atlantic.  Beginning in the 12^th century and for about 300 years, Portugal’s affinity for the sea made her a world superpower. Continue reading Adeus Lisboa! →

No, not that kind of love, although he turns out to be a very nice gentleman.

I read articles by Andy Mumford in Fujilove, a digital magazine.  He wrote a compelling article about long exposure photography which is something Terry is interested in learning.  Continue reading Pssst…..I’m in love with Andy →

I talked Terry into “being a local”.  I tell him, “Just think honey how much fun it will be to stay in an apartment, shop in village markets, walk to local cafes and bars and listen to the music of foreign languages.  Let’s dive in and let the experience wash over us.”  He not excited but he’s willing to go along. Continue reading Uh Oh….Alfama and the Best Laid Plans for Lisbon →

Here we are on our last day of the cruises.  We dock in Lisbon.   We will be spending two days here taking a master Photography class workshop with Andy Mumford, an Englishman, who transplanted himself to Portugal almost twenty years ago. Continue reading Where the King Goes →