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Oct 9, 2013

Lisbon, Portugal

Yes, I know this is sideways.So was our arrival. The train was great. Unfortunately, the communist metro workers were on strike. Our landlord wasn't there. my phone didn't work. thank goodness for Starbucks! Then the agent had our amount wrong. It was ....sideways. But the apartment is gorgeous!Today we took tram 28 and managed to foil th…

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Tamara Pepper
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Lisbon, Portugal

Home Base: Philadelphia, USA. After a year and a half back on my home turf, Europe is calling. Portugal has long been on my "some day" list. Now it is on my "today" list. My sister Lisa and I are going to Porto and Lisbon and I can't wait to fall in love with the whole country. I am so lucky to share this experience with someone who loves to travel and who I just happen to love. Stepping into the ancient and the unknown- take a deep breath and let's go!

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Oct 24, 2013

Portugal 2013

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Oct 8, 2013

Bicas, Portugal

As we rolled our cases toward the train station, we were serenades by a violinist that chose a spot to play that sent music through alleys and over walls. A man, on a hill, serenading as we wa…

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Oct 7, 2013

Porto, Portugal

Today we walked across the bridge to the famous Port caves. These are the warehouses of the famous wine makes from the Duoro valley. Lisa and I look a tour, learned that they still pick and st…

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Terri Lanigan You should be a writer.

Oct 15, 2013

New blog entry posted

Oct 9, 2013

Lisbon, Portugal

Yes, I know this is sideways.So was our arrival. The train was great. Unfortunately, the communist metro workers were on strike. Our landlord wasn't there. my phone didn't work. thank goodness…

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Terri Lanigan I love your wit and humor <3

Oct 15, 2013

New blog entry posted

Oct 6, 2013

Abelheira, Portugal

Yesterday was a travel day. We flew to Lisbon and took a train north to Porto. We did our best to settle in and stay awake until 9.We slept for about 12 hours and awoke on Portugal time. Porto…

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Terri Lanigan This sounds much different than Cape Cod. You will sleep well! It's terrific that you 2 are sampling the local cuisine - or is it your only choice? No matter. Love you to you both.

Oct 7, 2013

Terri Lanigan I like this too. All the art & architecture is gorgeous!

Oct 27, 2013 re: photo from 21 October 2013

Terri Lanigan I love this!

Oct 27, 2013 re: photo from 21 October 2013

Terri Lanigan There you are!

Oct 27, 2013 re: photo from 21 October 2013

Terri Lanigan Are all door handles this size?

Oct 27, 2013 re: photo from 16 October 2013

Terri Lanigan I'ld like to spend some time in this kitchen!

Oct 27, 2013 re: photo from 16 October 2013

Terri Lanigan Is this used for hunting? or a lookout?

Oct 27, 2013 re: photo from 16 October 2013

Terri Lanigan You should be a writer.

Oct 15, 2013 re: View of Porto from the Port Caves

Terri Lanigan I love your wit and humor <3

Oct 15, 2013 re: South to Lisbon

Teri Lanigan I have enjoyed these - again. :-)

Oct 9, 2013 re: photo from 12 September 2011

Terri Lanigan This is breath taking! No mowing!

Oct 9, 2013 re: photo from 12 September 2011

Terri Lanigan I love this very nice garden!

Oct 9, 2013 re: photo from 12 September 2011

Terri Lanigan This sounds much different than Cape Cod. You will sleep well! It's terrific that you 2 are sampling the local cuisine - or is it your only choice? No matter. Love you to you both.

Oct 7, 2013 re: Peppers in Porto

Terri Lanigan Enjoy - enjoy - enjoy my two beautiful sister! I'm looking forward to your posts ;-)

Oct 6, 2013 re: Sights set on Portugal

Terri Guess what, Li'l Sis? They still are!

Jan 16, 2012 re: Birthday From the Guys

Terri (pepper) Lanigan Aha, they know us!

Jan 16, 2012 re: photo from 12 September 2011

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Best, Netherlands 01-Jul-2011
Delft, Netherlands 16-Jul-2011
Cologne, Germany 23-Jul-2011
Amsterdam, Netherlands 30-Jul-2011
Mastricct, Netherlands 13-Aug-2011
Aachen, Germany 20-Aug-2011
Galway, Ireland 02-Sep-2011
Dublin, Ireland 04-Sep-2011
Bruges, Belgium 23-Sep-2011
Porto, Portugal 04-Oct-2013