Our walk from Vila do Conde into Barcelos was beautiful. We had decided to switch from the coastal route to … Continue reading The Gifts Along the Way

I had just begun to acclimate to the time change and felt that I was finally sleeping through the night … Continue reading Villa do Conde

It took a few days in Porto before I began to relax and catch my breath. The days of fun … Continue reading The Magic of Porto

Located along the Duoro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest centers for the production of … Continue reading The Calem Port Caves

The Livraria Lello, commonly known in English as the Lello Bookstore, is touted as the most beautiful bookstore world. I … Continue reading Livraria Lello, Porto Portugal

It is officially Spring, and another season of change is upon us. Cool, nippy mornings followed by sunny afternoons with … Continue reading Dragonfly Out in the Sun

It is December 14th, and as this year comes to an end, I find myself taking a moment to reflect … Continue reading Morsel’s of 2021

Sabbatical |se’badek(e)l, adj of the sabbath Sabbath |sab’eth, n 1. sanctified, to set apart as holy Over the years many people have … Continue reading Sabbatical

It was hard to leave Lima, Montana. Our hosts were both gracious and generous and they spared nothing to ensure … Continue reading Finishing Strong

Oh beautiful for spacious skies For amber waves of grain For purple mountains majesties Above the fruited plain America! America! … Continue reading Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies