We have a new one. Since the second round of elections on February 8th, it’s been clear: António José Seguro is the new president of the country It wasn’t clear enough in the first round, because a presidential election must end in a majority of at least one vote more than 50%, which he didn’t […]
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That the weather gods fart – which is nothing to them but a hurricane-force storm for us – okay, apparently it’s bad to hold it in. But what the weather gods don’t realize is that their puffing has quite a few consequences for us little people. If your roof is half blown off by their
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Of course, that one too. It seems we won’t be spared much from January 27th onwards (1). And what’s happening? The wind is blowing very hard, it’s pouring down from time to time, and it won’t stop until tomorrow morning. Then we’ll get a day’s respite, and on Sunday it’ll be back. They say. Is
The worst thing about our current situation is that the forecasts are so contradictory. I’m getting messages from my friend Jutta, who’s checking the German app; someone just rushes by and quickly reports that two more storms are on their way; the IPMA (Portugal’s Metoffice) says it’s only going to be 15 km/h windy with
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Well, it’s official: I do not like January, and I’m not alone. January 2026 sucks especially If months were people, August would be my favorite. A generous, sweet, warm, middle-aged woman who can cook like a pro and is very fertile. Sister Juli is similar, but more modest, and other sister June even more so.
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I don’t go to the Intermarché in Soure very often, but they have the sausage Mira likes, a real butcher, a nice senhora at the charcutaria, and their own brand of blue cheese that I like. I hear they’re having trouble finding staff Many young people are leaving the rural areas. There’s not much work.
Northerners are known for their efficiency. Well-organized societies where well-organized people live in well-organized houses and work in well-organized companies. Well, yeah, there are also things that need improvement, of course, but generally speaking, it’s a go-go-go mentality. People with Portugal-experience know it’s a bit different here Don’t get me wrong, everything is well-organized in
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The day before yesterday, a caravan suddenly appeared on the road with a new white car pulled up in front. A very nice little caravan, a bit round with a blue underside. Unexpected camping guests are always welcome The owner walked over to ask if he could camp. Normally, the answer is: “Sure, just come
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With a lot of bells and whistles, depression “Francis” was announced, which would mainly affect Madeira and the south of Portugal, but we already received an orange alert. For next year, so who cares? One day 2025, the next 2026 Indeed, a world of difference! I had arranged to take a New-Year-farewell-hike with a friend
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