tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64434974502882829522012-02-02T17:36:32.690ZSeeking the good life and a good pastry in Portugal and points beyondOlivAmorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004465058363323370noreply@blogger.comBlogger1631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443497450288282952.post-41205103346653522402012-02-01T20:18:00.000Z2012-02-01T20:18:35.965Z

If you are a North American writer/editor/translator etc. with a genealogical link to or a general interest in Portugal &/or lusophone countries, you may have heard of Disquiet, a workshop/conference that had its inaugural program last summer. It appears that the contest deadline for the lit award and scholarships has been extended to February 8, 2012. This will be a slight reprieve for those

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I was reading a couple of blogs recently that are covering Portugal by the alphabet.  What a terrific idea from Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal's blog! I've decided to start my own listing and join the fun. Today, I'll cover A to C. A=Algarve. It's the southernmost region of the country. The first time I remember travelling to the Algarve, I was a young teenager. There are a number of lasting

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Hope that you had a happy International Port Wine Day on Friday. You missed it? I suppose that you can always be ready for next year. It seems that the Livraria Camões in Rio will not be closing after all. This bookstore specializes in Portuguese literature for a Brazilian audience. Ericeira will be hosting a Surf Film Festival this summer. It's probably the next best thing to being out there.

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Taking a look around the blogosphere this week and focusing on this week's interesting posts. Links in English and Portuguese. Lisboa na ponta dos dedos (that translates to Lisbon at your fingertips) is talking about the Sandbox Global Summit 2012, which is being held in Lisboa. The video interview is in English with Portuguese subtitles. Recently, Portugal Untouched traveled north of Lisboa--

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This week's links are in Portuguese and English. Perhaps as a sign of the economic times, Rio de Janeiro's Livraria Camões, which specializes in literature from Portugal is slated to close this month. Reactions have included the signing of a petition by well-known writers. But is looking abroad a possible solution to economic woes?  A recent conference on how to sell Portugal abroad is

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Composer and musician Pedro Osório died this past week in Lisboa after a long illness. He was born in Porto where he studied music and mechanical engineering. He was a prolific composer and during his long career he worked with many well-known musicians including Carlos do Carmo, Rui Veloso and Xutos e Pontapés.   

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A number of sites have been posting their lists of newsworthy events of 2011.  In fact, I've just finished reading Portugal Daily View's article on the biggest news events in Portugal during 2011.  In that spirit, I present my own list with links to some other stories that captured my attention during the past year. Architect Eduardo Souto da Moura was named 2011 Pritzker Prize winner in March.

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We've reached another year's end here at OlivAmor and I want to thank you for visiting my blog this year. I plan to include some new features in the next year (such as book reviews) and I hope that you will stick around for that. I wish you and yours health, happiness and peace in the new year. Madeira has put on another major fireworks spectacle. If you could write a message in a bottle, what

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 “A arte consiste em fazer os outro sentir que nós sentimos.” --Fernando Pessoa One of the best known inhabitants of Lisboa during the twentieth century was writer Fernando Pessoa. Much has been written about his different heteronyms or how he may or may not typify a flaneur-type. But how might his writings grapple with the sense of disquiet or restlessness and how might this be influenced

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I will not be cooking Christmas dinner this year. In fact, I won't be cooking consoada this year either. Since I will be at a home of non-Portuguese, the usual traditions will not occur. There always seems to be something missing on these particular types of holidays. Alas, I have managed a bake a few cookies and a couple of pies that are sitting and waiting to be eaten. This week's links are

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 Book Review: Julian Silva, Move Over, Scopes and OtherWritings. UMass Dartmouth: Tagus Press, 2011. ISBN978-1-933227-33-7 I am walking near Lisbon’s theater district while carrying a copy of Julian Silva’s new collection of short stories called Move Over, Scopes and Other Writings (Tagus Press). Parque Mayer has been the center of various rehabilitation projects (both proposed and completed

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This week's links include a few with a similar theme in that they are part of year-end lists or awards of some kind.  In English and Portuguese. Another honor for architect Souto Moura.  This one from foreign journalists based in Portugal. Mistérios de Lisboa has been named best foreign language film by the Toronto Film Critics Association. The best Portugese museum of 2011? The Museu do Papel

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Recently, UNESCO named Fado to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The significance of the Fado to Portuguese culture cannot be denied and it continues to be a popular genre of music. It has been described as encompassing the soul of the country and its lyrics tend toward describing a melancholy or a longing. I’ve only been to a Casa dos Fados once, as an older child/young

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This week's links is a short list that is dedicated to the foodie-types. Links are in English and Portuguese. Michelin's new guide has some new restaurants from Spain and Portugal. On the hunt for mushrooms in Alcaide's annual festival. Another Autumn tradition is the harvest and (eventual) production of olive oil. But first, there is the labour-intensive harvesting of the olives. Here's a

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This week's links is made up of a short list.  The links are in Portuguese and English. Piglet in Portugal finds a nesting family of storks. Baking in Lisbon makes a limoncello trifle. Flagrante Delicia offers mini strawberry cheesecakes and some love. Cozinha sem Avental has a recipe for a rice pudding.

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This week's links are in Portuguese and one in English. There is a general strike set for Thursday. If you're planning to take the metro in Lisboa that day--don't bother.  Other transports may be reducing or suspending service. More images of the recently re-surfaced village of Vilarinho das Furnas. It has been submerged since the construction of a dam in the 1970s. The sight of the deserted

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José Malhoa, O Ateliê do Artista. (1893-94)  Oil on canvas, S. Paulo Museum of Art. It's rather serendipitous that I should find myself in front of the Casa-Museu of Dr. Anastácio Gonçalves in the Avenidas Novas section of Lisboa. This early twentieth-century Art Nouveau residence was once home to the well-known painter José Malhoa and it had been a recipient of an architectural design award,

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I had every intention of posting this sooner, but I got distracted by the football game. Portugal is headed to Euro 2012, so expect a frenzied atmosphere in June.  In the meantime, these links will lead to articles in English & Portuguese. I haven't stayed at a pousada since I was a kid, but this article describes some of the historic places that have been turned into hotels. If you're still

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Follow the links and you'll find articles in Portuguese and English. New York seems to be a real hot spot for Portuguese culture lately.  What, with the recent Saramago week at the Arte Institute (check out an interview with Pilar del Rio here) and the upcoming fado concert series in Brooklyn at the beginning of December, seems like it's the place to be. Has a surfer found the ultimate wave

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It's hard to believe that the Autumn seems to zipping by.  This week's links are dedicated to the harvests of this season and some of the ways you can prepare them. It seems that Catavino is calling it a day--boa sorte to them as they move onto new adventures.  I'll add their recent article on Beira Baixa wine here. An article that looks at the architecture of the contemporary vineyard. As

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This week's links are in English An article that looks at the current state of the Port wine industry.  This article takes a drive through the wine region of the Tejo valley while others goes to the Alentejo and Madeira--yet another takes a tour of Lisboa's ginginha bars. MovingtoPortugal lines up some facts about Portugal. The Portuguese language is the focus at this year's edition of the

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Summer day at the museum During the summer I was able to make it over to the Berardo Collection.  An interesting place, the permanent collection itself was displayed by chronological styles that played up the rather impressive grouping of 1960s works. I decided to head downstairs where there was a large retrospective on an artist that I wasn't familiar with: Pedro Cabrita Reis (exhibit

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Links are in English, Portuguese and Spanish. There have been many reactions to the State Budget 2012 as the government attempts to get its books in order while under pressure from international creditors. These won't be included in this particular list. The José Saramago Prize winner will be announced next week.  Also, look for a whole week's worth of events dedicated to Saramago at New York

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The news that is dominating discussion this week is the presentation of the state budget for the next fiscal year.  In order to re-calibrate its public accounts, the budget was presented as a "momento de viragem" or a turning point, and is said to have taken into account the new economic reality:  "Chegamos assim à hora da verdade sendo necessário tomar medidas de fundo que assegurem uma

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There were several Occupy demonstrations in Portugal this past weekend.  In fact, Portugal was home to some of the largest turnouts with estimates of up to 50,000 "indignados".  Cities on the mainland (such as Braga) and on the islands hosted some form of demonstration. Some images from this past weekend are located here. For more stories and photos about Portugal's indignados, try here, here,

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I'm still dealing with a nagging injury that has prevented me from writing more in the last few weeks.  This week's links are in English and Portuguese. Some of the new books in stores in the next few weeks include publications by José Saramago and Luisa Ducla Soares.  There is also a new book on the Marquesa de Alorna.  In other literary news, Mia Couto has won the Prémio Eduardo Lourenço for

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I had someone say to me once that the Portuguese are "um bom garfo" (a play on "um bom copo" I suppose) meaning that they like to cook and eat good food.  I also like how it was said in the singular, implying both the Portuguese as an individual and as one whole group.  But enough about semantics--this week's links are dedicated to all the foodies out there.  Links are in Portuguese. Elvira's

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This week's links are in Portuguese and English If you can't go there, why not read about it?  Armchair travelers can always check out the National Library's new exhibit.  Or you can just pack your suitcase and go, like Move to Portugal did recently. Wine connoisseurs may be hedging their bets about this year's grape harvest. I can't resist passing on a few links to various recipes (and not

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All of these shopping areas have their own vibe and I recommend that you check them out next time you are in town. I thought about whether I should give this article a title like “The Top 6 Shopping Districts” but numbered lists are so common these days.  Consider these as a few friendly suggestions of where to start your shopping trip.  The Armazéns do Chiado BAIXA-CHIADO:  This is a

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Yes, it has finally happened.  What seemed to take forever (and a whole lot of TV space this summer) to decide has been decided.  The seven best traditional dishes have been chosen.  Links are in English and Portuguese. Alheira de Mirandela.  This sausage is made of non-pork ingredients (a Jewish invention in order to outsmart the Inquisitors).  Here's a way to prepare them. Queijo Serra da

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Starting to feel that chill in the early morning air yet?  Neither have I (only because I've been sleeping in these last few days).  Suffice to say, that the best of the summer has probably past so I am also including a few links to fellow bloggers who are busy working on this year's harvests.  Links in Portuguese and English. A salad that will remind you of days by the beach: Açorean-style Tuna

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Links in English and Portuguese. Pedro and Ines were not only lovers but they have also become inspirational for cultural tourism. One of Algarve's boutique hotels has been recognized as one of the world's best. A recent British travel article chose its favourite small museums. But some travellers will visit in search of the olive--and this article examines a few of them. If you have ever

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It has been brought to my attention (muito obrigado!) that reader comments are not sticking on posts.  Things appear fine on my end.  If you have tried to leave me a comment recently and it has not shown up, can you let me know (my email does appear on the page).  I will try to fix this as soon as I can.  Thanks very much!

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In order to combat my boredom and to have a background in which text can be seen without squinting, I have changed the look of the blog.  I am hoping that it will be easier for you to read the entries.  Leave me a comment and let me know how you like this new look.

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Judging from a lack of blog posts this summer, I think I may be in the midst of a blogging malaise.  I have a couple of writing projects on the go and there has been a number of events (including an extended trip to Portugal) that I'm still digesting/thinking about. I'm hoping to get into a more regular posting schedule soon enough.  In the meantime, this week's links are all food related and all

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Another short set of links for you this week.  Articles in English and Portuguese. Chilean director Raul Ruiz passed away last week.  His latest film release called Mysteries of Lisbon was based on the 1854 novel by Camilo Castelo Branco. A Brazilian film festival has just begun in Miami.  You can check out some of the trailers here. An article that examines how Portuguese women have

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 A recent exhibition in Lisboa focussed on visual interpretations of the popular musical genre of Fado.  The Fado has been a source of inspiration for visual artists for decades and from the looks of things, it continues to have an appeal.

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A summer listing of links for you to check out.  In Portuguese and English. Sign of the times: one way social media is being used to help people find employment was unveiled this week and it is being quickly accepted.  Another article looks at recent migration rates. Writer Eduardo Lourenço's work was recently honored in his hometown. Piglet in Portugal recently found out what an assador de

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A recent edition of this American morning show demonstrated one way to make this favorite dish.  There is even a suggestion to serve this as a brunch item. Another way to serve this dish is to incorporate the fried potatoes in the skillet with the cooked cod and egg.  Just fold in the fried potatoes into the cooked mixture just to coat them (or it can get too mushy), then serve. They also

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Keeping with the summer theme, a short listing of links to articles in English and Portuguese. Like to surf?  Check out this gallery of images and info from Ericeira. A study from the Universidade de Aveiro looks at returning migrants and their plans. It's the 40th anniversary of the first music festival in Portugal. The city of Guimaraes has invited several well-known film directors to visit

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Continuing an abbreviated listing for the summer months. Links in English this week. One of the current issues in the wine industry involves the use of cork as stoppers. This week's travel article focusses on Lagos, in the Algarve. This short article looks at the varieties of wines produced in the country. And while you are choosing a wine, you may want to consider from where your meal

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Recently I made my way to the very north of the country, to the Tras-os-Montes area.  I had been here as a kid but this time I was truly enchanted by the rugged countryside and its granite villages. I will post about this trip soon but in the meantime, I'm posting music from a band that plays what I can only begin to describe as Mirandesa-style celtic music. Great stuff!

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It's been quite windy throughout Portugal this month so take a look at some of these links before you venture outside.  Links in English & Portuguese. The northern city of Guimarães has great appeal for those who are interested in history.  As the birthplace of the nation, it is home to a number of monuments, like the Paço dos Duques de Bragança. Caldas da Rainha may be losing one of its

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A summer-short list of links for you this week (in English & Portuguese).  I will have more posts in the next few weeks.  Lisbon is set to be one of the ports of call for the 2012 Tall Ships race. A new exhibit of work by Joao Penalva explores the intersection between text and imagery that has informed his work throughout his career. How the memory of Artistide Sousa Mendes is being honoured.

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Another very short listing for you this week.  All links are in English.    This week's travel article combines travel with food--not a bad combo, I think. A well-known translator of Spanish and Portuguese literary texts Edwin Honig, died this past week. What's that?  You want to read more articles on the current economic situation? A couple of North American reactions are located here, here

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This week's listing is extremely short, (a reflection of the continuing browser issues I am resigned to accept for now, rather than any bias to particular works). So, links to literary sites--just in time for the summer reading season.  This site will introduce you to some contemporary poets and their writings. Another listing of poets and again, in English. The mammoth Project Gutenberg has

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In the last few days, I have visited 4 private foundations with collections that range from vast architectural and artistic pieces to mountains of writings.  To retrieve, catalogue, store, reproduce and display these collections is time-consuming and painstaking but ultimately it’s rewarding work.  And the long-term effects of allowing public access to these collections are not easily calculable

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(It appears that I am continuing to have issues that are not allowing me to post images as well as some font-related issues--will keep working to resolve these soon) My art history background got the better of me and I decided to make a side trip to the edge of town.  There are two reasons that I made my way to the Palácio de Fronteira. One is purely aesthetic: I wanted to see the azulejos (

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I believe that I have resolved the Internet issue although I am having problems posting images at the moment.  I have spent the last few days touring the city of Lisboa, conquering jetlag while visiting and re-visiting a number of sites in the downtown area.  What I always seem to notice is the number of streets named after cultural figures—that is to say, writers and performers (yes even actors.

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If you happen to be anywhere near Avenida da Liberdade in Lisboa these last couple of days, you've probably noticed that it has been transformed into a farm: with various animals, trees and vegetables that are now covering the cobblestone sidewalks.  It is a promotion for locally grown food.  From what I saw, it seemed to raise curiosity since there were thousands of people in the area this past

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Posting in the middle of the week like this is already indicative of some of the summer schedule changes in store.  Or at least that's my excuse for posting this delicious collection of links.  I've been thinking that I haven't shared any recipes lately (my apologies), so I will point you in the direction of a few people who have.  I'll note that some time ago, I shared a couple of posts about

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For all the experimentations, complexities and all those heteronyms, you'd think that Pessoa's work would be unapproachable, but rather it's the contrary.  There are a number of web resources that can put you in touch with these works. For those of you who wish to hear some of Pessoa's poetry in its original language, the video below shows a beautifully rendered version of Mar Português by

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Born Fernando António Nogueira de Seabra Pessoa in Lisboa on June 13, 1888, Pessoa is considered to be one of the greatest poets that the country has produced and is also considered a significant contributor to the development of 20th-century European literary modernism. The following is an interview (in English) with a Yale professor who specializes in Pessoa's work and gives a sense of his

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Two short videos showing some of the interesting places still found in downtown Lisboa.  These types of stores stand out for me as a granddaughter of a Lisboa alfaiate (tailor).  I remember going with my mom to shops very similar to these to pick up buttons, threads and other necessary tools of the trade. I also  remember the books with fabric samples. This video is in Portuguese.   Here, the

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This video is also in Portuguese.  Take a good look at the art nouveau design of this particular shop below. It's preserved and looks terrific!  A second video is located here.

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I see that I didn't include a title for the last post, which talks about some of the activities you can participate in this weekend in Lisboa.  For this week's links, you'll find articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese. An international congress at the beginning of July will focus on the Lusitano horse (cavalo Lusitano).  An ancient breed, the Lusitano horse is closely related to the Spanish

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June 13 is the feast day of St Anthony of Padua, known in Portugal as Santo António de Lisboa. It'll end a weekend in Lisboa chock full of festivals, including parades, street parties and the (albeit unusual) Casamentos de Santo António. This year's televised wedding ceremony will see 16 couples marry at the Igreja de Santo António.  The ceremony is sponsored for the chosen couples who would

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You have to love a country that names a national holiday after a poet-soldier--June 10 marks the death of Luís Vaz de Camões in 1580.  So, it is known as Dia de Camões, or Dia de Portugal e das Comunidades Portuguesas. Care to know more about the poet?  You can look at this biography. Interested in some poetry reading?  The following are links to where you can read some of the poetry of Camões.

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I have been trying to keep a regular schedule in regards to posting here. I think that I've been rather good with that lately. With my impending trip to Portugal (next week!!), I may have to re-schedule some of the more regular posts. The first two weeks of my trip will be taken up by a writer's workshop that has the potential to be the awesomest thing that I've ever attended (keeping low

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Yes, you have read that correctly, this is a post on a short trip to a range of mountains in North America. I've explained myself here.I didn't have much time to explore the Rockies on this visit. In fact, this wasn't planned at all but rather it was serendipity that led me to this place. An old friend & travel mate announced that a trip to the mountains was in order and invited me to tag

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Today there were federal elections and there appears to be a decisive winner, who may not need to form a coalition. The following is a selection of articles that will give some background to the issues that led to the calling of this election back in March as well as the results. Links will be in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish and this reflects my ability to read these languages more

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It's hard to believe that it's already June. Here are some links to start off your month in English & Portuguese.A series of recent photographs from various areas around the country that are quite visually striking.Part of the White Fleet that operated off the Canadian coast, the Santa Maria Manuela was at St. John's Newfoundland's harbour recently.This week's travel article is a very short

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(My apologies to the fine gentlemen of Monty Python)There hasn't been a lot of time to update this as I prepare for my Portugal trip. I did manage a very short trip to the mountains with an old friend and I include an image of the scenery that I saw during the Memorial Day weekend. I hadn't travelled to the mountains in quite awhile and it was nice to see the views. It was also great to go

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This week's links are in English, Spanish & Portuguese. An article that looks at property value in the Alentejo.Being interested in architectural design, I couldn't help but notice this article about a home in São Miguel, Açores.Designs highlighting the use of cork were featured in a New York exhibition this past month.Helen and Peter in Portugal take a trip to Tomar.António Lobo Antunes is among

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Alright, I'll assume that you didn't get around to reading the close to 400 entries for this year's Prémio Portugal Telecom de Literatura. The list has now been pared down to a more manageable 50 authors.(!!) The majority are from Brazil but there are a few Portuguese writers represented. You can check out the list here.I am currently reading a book by José Luís Peixoto called Cemitério de

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I just read the latest entry from a favourite blog of mine called In Love with Lisbon. I throughly enjoyed reading the story about an American named Greg Frucci or Frooch (as he is known) who is "Changing Course" and is sailing across the Atlantic from North Carolina to Portugal aboard his 30 foot sailboat. Frucci plans to capture his trip with on-board cameras. A documentary film of the journey

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I recently read a blog post (written within the last year) that concerns the state of abandoned architecture and the uses of urban art (in regards to this) in the city of Lisboa. I have taught and written about art and of art in public places so this gives me NO authority to comment on these issues--but it does give me an opinion that I am willing to impart. The title & images shown in the blog

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The following are some interesting links to stories from the past week or so. Links in English, Spanish & Portuguese. The federal elections are coming up quickly and the economy is apparently gone in a hand basket, so those kinds of articles are easily found and are consciously not included in this listing. For this week's travel article: A Guardian piece about travelling through the Alentejo.

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Another week's worth of links for you. Links in Portuguese. You'll find that a number of links this week could be themed under a "Places to Visit"/ "Things to Do" type list. An experiment has new kiosks opening along the Avenida da Liberdade in Lisboa. This may be one of the nicest places for a run: The Meia-Maratona Douro Vinhateiro has a race course that will run alongside the Douro

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I have been thinking about whether I should write this particular post. But writing has always been a means of catharsis for me that is probably cheaper than therapy and maybe as effective (by no means is that a professional opinion). In one of my last posts I mentioned that I am planning a trip to Portugal. This trip comes at an interesting moment as there are a number of personal and

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It seems like the weeks are rolling by quicker than ever. I think that it may be because of the better weather and of the list of chores that I have entrusted myself with in the last little while. I have made plans to matar saudades and travel to the land of bicas and calçadas. I couldn't be happier. I will discuss more of these plans as we get closer to my departure date. Alas, more links

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I was recently compiling some links for 25 de abril when I started thinking about Zeca Afonso's music. I remember hearing some of his songs as a child and not fully understanding the weight that those words had for my parents' generation. So, I decided that I needed to revisit that.Before the Homens da Luta, before Deolinda and the others, there was Zeca Afonso (1929-1987). He was a

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Another weekly installment of links for you. Most of the links are in Portuguese this week. If your mom is living in Portugal and it's still Sunday May 01, give her a call--it's Mother's Day.Composer Nuno Malo has been nominated for a Gold Spirit Award for his work on Amália, O Filme.The Museu Colecção Berardo in Lisboa was the 50th most visited museum in the world during 2010, according to the

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I'm not sure whether it's because I'm on a bit of a Spring cleaning kick or not but I am thinking that the blog looks boring. I'll admit that I am quite visually oriented so I'd like to change it up but not sure how I can do this. Using someone else's templates can be limiting but there have been some interesting new features that have been introduced here and are worth considering. If any of

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No, we have not traveled back in time for this post. If you are looking for more information concerning the events of April 25, 1974, I have included a few links to check out.Expresso has a multimedia presentation that includes video and photos.A blog that gives a general overview.Video footage from the streets of Lisboa in 1974.Folk singer Zeca Afonso's protest song Grândola, Vila Morena that

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Happy Easter to you all out there. The following are my weekly links to some more articles & websites--most are in Portuguese. Happy reading.An unusual Easter tradition is celebrated in a Tras-os-Montes village called Constantim, near Vila Real. It is the Queima e Enterro de Judas. (The Burning & Burial of Judas).Most communities will be commemorating 25 de abril on Monday--check with municipal

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The following features this week's links to keep you busy. Links are in English and Portuguese.The contenders have been chosen for the 7 Maravilhas da Gastronomia. The seven dishes that will eventually be chosen will represent genuine and enduring symbols of the country's gastronomy and culture. How I would love to be a judge on this panel!If you have been trying to find a writer's retreat for

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Yes, I know that it has a long name but it's fast becoming one of the biggest literary prizes in the Portuguese language (plus, it has a very cool-looking award designed by Paulo Von Poser).As announced this week, 380 works (of various genres) have made the initial cut for the 9th edition of the Prêmio Portugal Telecom de Literatura. These works have all been published in Brasil in the last

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Hopefully, the cold has let up and/or the snow has started to melt wherever you are. This week's links include several food & art-based blogs. Links will lead to blogs and articles in English and a couple in Portuguese.Be in'cite'ful, don't reproduce images without permission. Artists work tirelessly to hone their skills you know...The NY Times recently examined a possible new age of exploration

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Architect Eduardo Souto de Moura is 2011's Pritzker Prize winner. Born in Porto in 1952, Souto Moura studied art, and later architecture at Porto's architecture school. During the 1970s, he worked at the firm of Alvaro Siza Vieira (Pritzker winner 1992). He has been the principal at his own firm since 1980. He is also a professor at the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Porto and

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Another short series of arts-oriented links for some extra reading this week. These links will lead to articles written in Portuguese, English and Spanish.An interview with one of France's best hair stylists, Mário Lopes.The British band james will be headlining at Universidade de Coimbra's Queima das Fitas (Burning of the Ribbons) in May. The Queima das Fitas is the traditional sign of the end

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Multimedia artist and fine arts professor Ângelo César Cardoso de Sousa was born in Moçambique in 1938. He was educated in Portugal as well as at Slade and St Martin's art schools in the United Kingdom during the 1960s. It was during this decade that he was a member of "Os Quartro Vintes" (The Four Twenties--a reference to their achievements of the highest possible school grade) with Armando

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A short series of links (in English and Portuguese) for those looking for extra reading this week.Fadista Ana Moura will be touring North America this summer. She is part of a growing buzz surrounding this traditional musical genre.Pedro Lapa has been named the director of the Museu Colecção Berardo.The country's entry in this year's Eurovision contest reflects more than just changing musical

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This past week marks the passing of well-known broadcaster, actor and writer Artur Agostinho. Agostinho was born in Lisboa on Christmas Day 1920 and began his career in radio in the late 1930s. His career spanned radio, theatre, cinema and television, where he presented the country's first TV game show "Quem Sabe, Sabe." He was also well-known as a football/soccer announcer (as well as an ardent

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It is unusual for me to offer up links during the week, I'd rather write an originally crafted post. The events of the last 48 hours are unusual enough to warrant this bleary-eyed installment.Many of you have heard that the Prime Minister has resigned, fueling speculation that an election will be accompanied by an imminent bailout--a la Ireland or Greece. Some of the reactions to this developing

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Supermoon Pictures: Best Shots of Biggest Full MoonSome truly extraordinary photos of the Supermoon posted on National Geographic's Daily News page--including one above the Lisboa skyline.

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We've been through another week and that means more links for you to take a look at. Issues at the widget factory are preventing me from writing a decent original post but I hope that this will be resolved soon. This week's articles are food-related. (Almost all articles in Portuguese). Bom apetite! A video that shows how the Beira Baixa specialty of Maranho is made. Maranho is somewhat

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Another week has passed so that means another series of links for you to catch up on. In English and Portuguese.People gathered to protest the current economic situation in Lisboa and other cities. Reports say that up to 300,000 participated. The band Deolinda has become popular in the last couple of months with a song that is said to describe the current generation's disillusionment.Lisbon

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Another group of links to satisfy curiosity, boredom and the like. And, (in what I believe is a first) all the articles cited here are in English this week.An recent analysis of immigrant integration policies ranks Portugal after Sweden and ahead of Canada for 2010.The latest round of travel articles, includes this review of Lisboa.Joining the world's first wave farm is a deep-sea wind turbine

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My weekly listing of articles from blogland, net-accessible journal, and newspapers. Links are in English and Portuguese.There has been a recent move by Thailand's Senate Committee on Tourism to officially recognize several of Phuket's Sino-Portuguese buildings on the World Heritage List.The economy has led an increase in sales for the used gold market.Fado singer José Freire has died. He was 65

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More links to net-accessible journals, newspapers and magazines. In English and Portuguese.The 31st edition of the Fantasporto, or the International Film Festival of Porto runs between Feb 25 and March 5 2011. An article with one of the founders of Fantasporto here.A report that looks at the traditions, tastes and other issues that center around the family dinner tableTravelling to Madeira one

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Ad film making is definitely becoming more popular in the corporate world these days. This particular film highlights both this luxury car and various areas in and around Lisboa.(thanks to In Love with Lisbon on Facebook for the info)

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Another week, another short list of links to interesting articles from net-accessible newspapers, journal and blogs. [Still working on fixing my inability to add accents]Reports have the economy avoiding a recession in 2011. Perspectives on this here, here, and here.Bad weather and high seas have contributed to 4 people being swept to sea in Madeira.The Museu Coleccao Berardo is currently

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I suppose I need not tell you that one of the consequences of industrialization has been the movement of people from rural to urban areas. How this has affected the abandoned rural areas is no secret either. Now, we could chalk this up to some kind of geographical Darwinism and say that maybe certain villages are meant to die out because of: bad location, lack of residents, lack of diversified

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A few more interesting articles from various blogs as well as net-accessible journals, magazines and newspapers. (In English and Portuguese). [--You may note that I have temporarily lost my ability to add accents to letters in my posts. I'm trying to fix this].Museums in Belmonte and Fundao have been honored with awards from the Associacao Portuguesa de Museologia.A smattering of travel

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While writing a recent post on the hydroelectric dam at Castelo do Bode, I couldn't help but recall a trip that I made (the last time I was in Portugal) to a much smaller dam in the District of Coimbra. The Barragem de Santa Luzia is located in Pampilhosa da Serra municipality near the settlement of Casal da Lapa.From what I understand (of the stories told), the unusual name of the dam comes from

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A brief recap of recent articles from blogland, and net-accessible newspapers, journals & magazines. (mostly in English this week but a couple in Portuguese too)Portugal & Spain appear to be a good bargain for the European traveller. And the American traveller. The current economic situation may not be boding well for local travel agencies.Will it or won't it? Bloggers weigh in on the chances of

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This is the latest promotional film for Portugal 2011 by Turismo de Portugal--how many places do you recognize?

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This month marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of the hydroelectric dam at Castelo do Bode. As part of a series of dams on the Zezere River, Castelo do Bode is located in the Santarem district, near Tomar and Abrantes and very close to Castanheira. Like many of the area dams built in the early 20th century, this one was intended to supply Lisboa with its electrical needs.It became one

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