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I cleared my throat – all that incense was making it scratchy – and lined up at the end of the Rooster Mass to kiss the Baby Jesus. And then plans for our first Christmas in Portugal began to go awry.
Feliz Ano Novo! We limped in to 2023 Read more
The key ingredients for Christmas in Portugal are much like in Canada. The difference lies in the details: cod and roast rooster, gifts stuffed into footwear, and outdoor nativity scenes.
Feliz Natal! We’re dreaming of a cod Christmas Read more
We generally prefer to travel independently, but hiring a local guide is a smart move in many situations, including figuring out how to get around in large Portuguese parks.
10 reasons to hire a local guide for Portugal’s big parks Read more
I hadn’t realized how worried I’d been about getting our Portuguese visas until we finally had them in hand – or in passport, to be precise.
We finally have our Portuguese visas! Read more