Tag Archives: Portugal

Ode to a pair of shoes

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Michael Kane

Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world. ~ Marilyn Monroe Recently I decided to buy a new pair of Merrell hiking shoes. And when I finally unboxed the new shoes I took a look at … Continue reading →

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Happiness Moments: Crosby, Stills & Nash

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness Moments: Crosby, Stills & Nash So a new little writing experiment for the blog. I’ve been wanting to find a way to do some free writing as practice. And I’ve been wanting to capture the moments in my life … Continue reading →

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It’s the little things

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Michael Kane

It’s the little things When you’re traveling in the developed world and particularly in the western world there are a lot if similarities. People are very similar, you might not know the language but very often you know the interaction.  … Continue reading →

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It’s the little things

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Michael Kane

It’s the little things I haven’t posted in a bit, I was in Morocco,  first Marrakech and then Tangier.  I won’t be writing about them tonight,  my time in Morocco was amazing, complex and draining.  Appropriately, so was my 32 … Continue reading →

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Coming to the End of the Road

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Michael Kane

Coming to the End of the Road From the end spring new beginnings ~ Pliny the Elder Well I am in the middle of my ninth month on the road.  Job applications are being submitted, hopefully soon, I’ll start interviewing … Continue reading →

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A Little Rest for the Weary

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Michael Kane

A Little Rest for the Weary I like the pause that tea allows. ~ Waris Ahluwalia I’m writing this post while taking a cup of tea on the deck of my sister’s place.  Also typing this on an actual keyboard … Continue reading →

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36 Hours in Aveiro – Part 2

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Michael Kane

36 Hours in Aveiro – Part 2 I spent most of today taking pictures of architecture and all the amazing tiles. Did one of the gondola rides through the canals.  On the boat rode I got a glimpse of an … Continue reading →

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36 Hours in Aveiro

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Michael Kane

36 Hours in Aveiro Day 1 I arrived this afternoon, 4 euro for a one hour train ride is pretty nice. They call Aveiro the Venice of Portugal due to the canals and gondolas that used to collect seaweed, and … Continue reading →

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Porto – Day 2

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Michael Kane

Porto – Day 2 So I had a list that if completed would mean 8 miles walking up and down the giant hill that is Porto.  It’s a beautiful city, but damn the hill is a big one. I started … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Porto

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Michael Kane

Welcome to Porto Rolled into Porto this afternoon, a very warm afternoon.  I took a minor siesta and then set out to explore Porto.  I headed down to the river, Porto is very hilly. Over the last few years, due … Continue reading →

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