Category: Research Trip

Art on the main drag near the Fort Saturday in Cascais. The number of tourists was noticeably greater. More Portuguese tourists coming in on the train. We took a walk in the morning along the west coast to the Boca Read more…

We decided that we should take the train line into Lisbon today to see what that trip is like. After a quick breakfast at what has become our “usual” pastry place, we managed to get on the right train. Of Read more…

Yes – every single dog we see does make us miss Napa. But, she is definitely too high strung to fit in here. Today we were total bums. This is the vacation (versus research) portion of our trip. We did Read more…

Our first full day in Cascais. (Pronounced Cash-Kiz.) We were picked up at 10am by a local ReMax agent to see 3 apartments for sale in the area that matched our budget. Marisa was very sweet in spite of the Read more…

I should stop and mention that this is a first for us. We did not over-pack! We are traveling for 2 1/2 weeks with one carry-on bag each plus a small backpack and briefcase for two laptops and camera equipment Read more…

Today we were tourists. Sintra is considered the most touristy destination in Portugal. Home to the old royal palace and many other Disney-like sites. Today, we joined in with the throngs of other tourists. Many traveling alone. Lots in large Read more…

Yes – the answer is yes. 36 hours into our research trip to Portugal, the answer is “Yes.” We can imagine living here for an extended period of time.  We are not (yet) disappointed. The people are just as kind Read more…

CLT was empty; more staff than passengers. September is a great time to travel – the shoulder season. You typically get good weather and fewer tourists. If it weren’t for the damn hurricanes! Two years ago we took a trip Read more…