Last day teaching and Camino meetup

We didn’t have much time for a long walk this morning, so we went down to my favorite sock store, Pedemeia. (Portugal makes wonderful high quality socks – who knew?). It’s located next to whatRead more
We didn’t have much time for a long walk this morning, so we went down to my favorite sock store, Pedemeia. (Portugal makes wonderful high quality socks – who knew?). It’s located next to whatRead more
Our flight over was uneventful. That’s a good thing. I had been unable to get our seats online or even at the Champaign airport, so when we checked in at flight time they put us way at the back ofRead more
Back into the routine, and today I was happy to meet up with one of my closest law prof friends in Lisbon. He was in charge of the international program way back in 2004 when I first came to teach,Read more
Since I teach from 2-5, the day is pretty well cut in the middle. But this morning I managed to get to the gym, eat breakfast, and get us to the castle by 10. We’ve been there many times, but theRead more
Well, I have to admit that teaching for three hours in a row tires me out a lot more than it used to! And dare I say that teaching with a mask on (and trying to understand non-native English speakersRead more
Your law students are lucky to have such a well rounded scholar and kind individual.
First thing on today’s agenda was to get the covid test for re-entry to the US. I’ve had more than my share of covid tests, but usually using saliva. We had those awful nose swabs when we wereRead more
What a day! (This sent me on a merry chase, looking for information about those Aras.)
We decided that this part of town was too crowded so we walked away from the ships past the Terreiro do Paco and Chiado Paco and found a little bakery in São Paulo for a pizza and coffee and a spotRead more
One the way down we came across a plaza lookout filled with people. This was not surprising since all the little lanes and alleyways were also filled with people. The São Miguel Plaza containedRead more
We made our way towards the Castillo Jorge since we were so close. We stopped at Parco do Figueira to admire it and get directions from a Tuk Tuk Driver. The Praça da Figueira is surrounded by openRead more
Happy birthday Ron. 66 today.
While we were at breakfast our cabin steward Steven put some birthday treats on the bed, a towel dog, birthday card and box of chocolates.
From Leixoes, Porto to LisbonRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Nossa Senhora de Fátima, Nossa Senhora de Fatima
We peregrinas want to see the socks! 😊
Yes!!