Jun 9, 2005 | Uncategorized |
As previously documented, the Rich and Famous have begun descending on our shores with all their little quirks and eccentricities. Take f’rinstance Iron Maiden, who played a concert here two evenings ago. I love the fact that their lead singer is a professional pilot...
Jun 8, 2005 | Uncategorized |
There is a certain restaurant in Albufeira that over the past three years has become My Favourite Restaurant in the Whole Wide World. It’s called O Manel dos Frangos – which translates as ‘Manel and his Chickens’ – and it only has two dishes on the menu: piri piri...
Jun 7, 2005 | Uncategorized |
Yesterday morning in Portugal we were lying by the pool in immaculate 30°C weather. Later that day we arrived in Iceland to blustery rain and temps of 8°C. Somehow the bare feet and sandals worn on the trip seemed rather misplaced!EPI came and picked us up at the...
Jun 4, 2005 | Uncategorized |
… Can you lie flat in the sun like a pankake before you are fully cooked?… Can you stay in a hotel room before you see a nasty bug?… Can you make a beeline for a shoe shop window before you realize that the Portuguese DO NOT MAKE COOL SHOES?…...
Jun 2, 2005 | Uncategorized |
Weather: Sun. Sun. Sun. Small cloud. Sun. Temps around 30 degrees Celsius. Light refreshing breeze coming off the Atlantic. In short: PERFECT!Status of tan: cafe latte with sprinkle of freckles.Status of AAH tan: chocolate brown.Number of hours spent next to hotel...
May 30, 2005 | Uncategorized |
Phew! Busy weekend. My brother graduating on Friday; party at my father’s house. EPI’s daughter graduating on Saturday; a two-hour ceremony in the afternoon, then a party at the ex’s. Which always presents its unique set of challenges. I’ll say no more. And a bunch of...
