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Circumnavigating The South Island of New Zealand – Hokitika

Hokitika New Zealand at Sunset

I have recently travelled again to the country of New Zealand. This time for an extended period on the South Island.

I circumnavigated the Island, with my wife of 44 years, Linda, by vehicle. The country remains, in my eyes, a place with welcoming people and landscapes […]

Lisbon – A City of Contradictions

Lisbon is a vast city with an ancient history. It is a city of contradictions. Lisbon, with its modern buildings, is very much a city of the present. However, it has aspects that appear to be in a state of disrepair. The area features forgotten structures and a perplexing transportation network. Given its three […]

One word for Tomar and Castle of the Knights Templar: Spectacular

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Castle of the Knights Templar as the sun sets

Using the word spectacular when describing a place, person, or thing can prove dangerous. As it relates to Portugal, I will take the risk. The Castle of the Knights Templar and Convent of Christ is otherwise spectacular.

To reach the Castle of the […]