October 2024

Portugal, A Brief Adventure

An opportunity to experience another part of this amazing country. Six hours and eleven minutes after being airborne from NYC, I arrive in Lisboa. Read more

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October 8, 2024
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:32 AM
- 🌬 70 °F
- Altitude: 338 ft
- Portugal Praça do Aeroporto 38.769692, -9.13027838°46’11” N 9°7’49” W
A Rainy Day..
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 70 °F
Makes for a “bumpy and firm” arrival in Lisbon.
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:55 AM
- 🌬 68 °F
- Altitude: 230 ft
- Portugal Jardim do Condestável 39.658805, -8.82410539°39’32” N 8°49’27” W
Hertz Rental..
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 68 °F
Booked online for just $21 per day plus fees it’s a bargain for exploring. A mandatory “Toll Pass” turns out to be a good deal. 25 Euros if you’re in a hurry to get to Porto.. but why?
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:58 AM
- 🌬 68 °F
- Altitude: 249 ft
- Portugal Jardim do Condestável 39.658803, -8.82456739°39’32” N 8°49’28” W
5 Speed On The Floor…
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 68 °F
And along N1.. An important part of Portugal’s history is discovered.
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:36 AM
- 🌬 68 °F
- Altitude: 240 ft
- Portugal Jardim do Condestável 39.6581, -8.82626739°39’29” N 8°49’35” W
From The 1300’s
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 68 °F
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria..
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:51 AM
- 🌬 68 °F
- Altitude: 226 ft
- Portugal Ribeira da Calvária 39.663867, -8.82557239°39’50” N 8°49’32” W
Dried Cod Fish..
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 68 °F
A popular part of Portuguese cuisine.
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:10 PM
- ☀️ 63 °F
- Altitude: 230 ft
- Portugal Antigo Clube Inglês do Porto 41.14336, -8.6180741°8’36” N 8°37’5” W
A Fine Stout…
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
From Super Bock that’s only 1.40E per pour..
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:27 PM
- ☀️ 63 °F
- Altitude: 138 ft
- Portugal Igreja de S. João Novo 41.142139, -8.61803341°8’32” N 8°37’5” W
The Streets Of Porto..
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Alive with character and colors especially around sunset.
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:01 PM
- ☀️ 63 °F
- Altitude: 210 ft
- Portugal Jardim Municipal do Horto das Virtudes 41.143845, -8.61856741°8’38” N 8°37’7” W
Sunset Across The Rio Douro
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
A popular event to watch one of the many hills and bridges around the city.
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:15 PM
- 🌙 61 °F
- Altitude: 157 ft
- Portugal Igreja de S. João Novo 41.142308, -8.6176841°8’32” N 8°37’4” W
Igreja de Sao Joao Novo
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
In the Porto Historic district, a few steps from my accommodations.
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:38 PM
- 🌙 61 °F
- Altitude: 135 ft
- Portugal Palácio de São João Novo 41.142433, -8.61822241°8’33” N 8°37’6” W
The Apartment…
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
Located in the Historical District a gem of a find for just 212 Euros for two nights. Authentic Porto Village is a recently renovated unit that is spacious clean and comfortable with a great host.
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 9:41 PM
- ⛅ 59 °F
- Altitude: 46 ft
- Portugal Jardim Municipal do Horto das Virtudes 41.141017, -8.617741°8’28” N 8°37’4” W
Local Cuisine..
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Including Francesinha a Portuguese layered sandwich that originated in Porto along with Bacalhau (cod fished) loaded with unique potato chips.
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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:58 PM
- ⛅ 59 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- Portugal Mercado Ferreira Borges 41.141992, -8.61425541°8’31” N 8°36’51” W
A Night Walk
October 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
A peaceful way to enjoy Porto and to see the local architecture under a different light.
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- Day 3
- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12:59 AM
- ⛅ 57 °F
- Altitude: 171 ft
- Portugal Igreja de S. João Novo 41.142326, -8.61750841°8’32” N 8°37’3” W
Street Parking
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
A manageable if you want to stay at local apartment in the city. 2hr parking in most places from 9am-7pm. Meters takes coins or you can download a parking app.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 8:52 AM
- ⛅ 57 °F
- Altitude: 194 ft
- Portugal Chafariz da Rua das Taipas 41.143147, -8.6177341°8’35” N 8°37’4” W
1772…
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
A street fountain dating back 4yrs prior to United States independence in 1776.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:41 AM
- ⛅ 59 °F
- Altitude: 328 ft
- Portugal São João National Theater 41.145122, -8.60650841°8’42” N 8°36’23” W
Sardine Sandbox
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Is where the Pinhais Factory tour begins. In the sandbox is where we find the three main components of the operations here.. a fishing boat, a packing can and of course.. sardine.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:43 AM
- ☀️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 59 ft
- Portugal Jardim Basilio Teles 41.178753, -8.68414241°10’44” N 8°41’3” W
A Doctors’s Office
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Traditionally a doctor visited the factory on a regular basis. Additionally, on site daycare was also provided for the mostly female employee group.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:44 AM
- ☀️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 33 ft
- Portugal Praça Dr. Manuel Arriaga 39.599628, -9.07458339°35’59” N 9°4’28” W
Ordering Window
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Used from 1920-2020. A very mechanical process where the window opened larger for bigger orders.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:56 AM
- ☀️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 52 ft
- Portugal Jardim Basilio Teles 41.178708, -8.68411341°10’43” N 8°41’3” W
The Products..
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
The “Pinhais” for local distribution. “Nuri” named after a “Spanish Female Lover” primarily for export. The main buyers.. Austria.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:57 AM
- ☀️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 52 ft
- Portugal Jardim Basilio Teles 41.1787, -8.68409741°10’43” N 8°41’3” W
The Ingredients…
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
From cucumber to chili peppers.. spices added to make the product unique.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:01 AM
- ☀️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 52 ft
- Portugal Jardim Basilio Teles 41.178653, -8.68410841°10’43” N 8°41’3” W
The Safe…
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Where the secret “Tomato Recipe” was kept.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:05 AM
- ☀️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 69 ft
- Portugal Jardim Basilio Teles 41.178847, -8.68401241°10’44” N 8°41’2” W
The Factory Floor…
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Where over 50 female employees manually prepare sardines using scissors. Here chili peppers or other spices are added to the can.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:33 AM
- ☀️ 63 °F
- Altitude: 72 ft
- Portugal Jardim Basilio Teles 41.178333, -8.68346241°10’42” N 8°41’0” W
Old Factory Equipment..
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
And the product.. packaged and ready for shipping.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:34 AM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 82 ft
- Portugal Jardim Basilio Teles 41.178517, -8.6835241°10’43” N 8°41’1” W
Personal Labeling
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
At the end of the tour, you get to practice wrapping a can with your personal label.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:38 AM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 82 ft
- Portugal Jardim Basilio Teles 41.178517, -8.6835241°10’43” N 8°41’1” W
The Packaging…
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
All done manually. In one shift about 1400 cans are packaged using just two strips of tape.
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- Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:44 AM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 79 ft
- Portugal Jardim Basilio Teles 41.178772, -8.68364241°10’44” N 8°41’1” W
The Best Part..
October 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
A sampling of the product with two full pours of “Vinho Verde”. My favorite, sardines in olive oil.. delicious.
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