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6. Speaking Finnish on Madeira
Summary: An unlikely meeting forms a new international friendship Forty years ago I spent one summer in Finland as an exchange student. It was in a small, beautiful town of about 30,000 called Savonlinna. Located in the Saimaa Lakeland area of Finland, the town is a series of interconnected islands with a beautiful 15th century fortress,… Read more
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5. Drinking Well in Portugal
Summary: Alcoholic beverages are plentiful, varied, and tasty in Portugal On average, Portuguese alcohol consumption is slightly higher than Americans, though less than their European neighbors. Neither of us usually consumes more than maybe a single glass of wine per week. While in Portugal, we had at least 2 drinks every day including wine, port… Read more
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4. Eating Well in Portugal
Summary: Food is fresh, healthy, and plentiful in Portugal Note: This will be one of several posts on food and beverages in Portugal. This one will focus on just food. It is easy to eat well in Portugal — and we certainly did! We found most dishes prepared with fresh, local, and seasonal produce. Portugal… Read more
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3. The Impact of Just a Few Words
Summary: A few well-pronounced words and phrases make a surprising impact Note: To anyone who knows Portuguese, I apologize for any mistakes I make in this post. I welcome your comments and corrections! I started with good intentions. In the past when preparing to travel, I’d make a concerted effort to learn some basic words… Read more
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