What do you see from your window?
Almond tree blossom in Portugal I snapped this photo on a walk in the park with my daughter. It’s still Lockdown here in Portugal, probably until the end of the month. We’re enjoying nature’s beauty in the meantime! You are welcome to enjoy more beauty in our Group’s first Virtual Tour, in Romania, on March… Read more
Outdoor-Lockdown-Gym
Happy birthday dear @Layne Cain This photo is a tribute to our wonderful Group Member and Moderator Layne, who is having her birthday today. In the photo is a bear-shaped alarm clock that I bought as a gift for Layne, waiting to be delivered from my window in Portugal to her residence in Cyprus, where… Read more
Who misses going to the beach? I do. I’ve always loved living by the water. When the Pandemic ends and the weather is warm enough, the first thing I am going to do is jump into the Ocean. Sea bathing is such a joy! This photo is of a large-scale sculpture called “The Bathers” (1985)… Read more
I’ve been riding scooters since I was 16. The first one I had was red. My late parents bought it for me. Now that I am a father, 30 years later, I still can’t understand how they found the courage to do it. They were responsible people and quite careful when it came to their… Read more
We are in Lockdown in Lisbon. It is empty and quiet everywhere! Once upon a time, before the Pandemic, I used to guide walking tours in Belém, Lisbon, Portugal. This historical district is one of Lisbon’s main tourist attractions. Travellers from all over the world used to explore it. Today, the place maintains its wonderful… Read more
In one of my recent posts, I shared with you the story of an electric keyboard that I bought for my daughter and how we are both learning to play. Since then, I start my day practicing, and do so again before going to bed. My current challenge is playing “Yankee Doodle” with two hands!… Read more
A while ago, I was driving the car with my daughter sitting in the back. When we passed by Lisbon’s football stadium, she asked: “Aba, can we go there again?”. I was surprised that she remembered. The last time we were there to watch a game was when she was three years old. I replied:… Read more
Yesterday, a new Lockdown began in Portugal. Schools were closed and my sweet 6 year old daughter is at home, again. A few weeks ago I bought an electric piano, together with a couple of beginner piano books for kids. We are spending so much time at home, and I am doing my best to… Read more
My hygienist’s window