Tag: Portugal

17 Feb

Big Dreams

Big Dreams

Summer’s on the mind lately… Chris and I just bought our first grill the other day. We can cook 60 burgers at once. It’s part …

 
By Jess Smith
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03 Dec

Focal Locals

Focal Locals

It’s been a bit hectic in my little bubble of the world. Amidst the non-stop, thrill ride that is my life, I’ve been missing the …

 
By Jess Smith
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07 Oct

Where Lovers Meet

Where Lovers Meet

A couple embrace alongside the Douro in Villa Nova de Gaia. It’s hard not to feel the love in this region, but I’m sure the …

 
By Jess Smith
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06 Oct

Let Us Pray

Let Us Pray

Churchgoers pray before gilded shrines at Igreja da Trindade in Porto. Having gone to Catholic school for fourteen years and being generally detached from organized …

 
By Jess Smith
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05 Oct

Parallel; Perpendicular…

Parallel; Perpendicular…

Nearing sunset, the city shines in blocks of color. An illustrated series of lines and crossings; it takes a moment to find where one building …

 
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30 Sep

The Peeper

The Peeper

Colorful linens hung to dry while fastidious elderly Portuguese ladies peep out like little mice from behind sills to assess the situation.

 
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19 Sep

Porto: Day 5

Porto: Day 5

Oh, Porto! The enchanting city is built on a steep hill that kept us on our toes and gave me shin splints. When you arrive …

 
By Jess Smith
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